Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WINTrio LLC is a leading provider of Cyber/DevSecOps, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning, and Agile Software Development solutions. As a SOC Tier I Analyst, you will support 24x7x365 monitoring of a federal client’s Microsoft-centric security environment, performing initial alert triage, validating security events, and documenting findings.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR alerts in a 24x7x365 shift environment
- Perform initial triage of security alerts and determine escalation paths
- Review identity, endpoint, cloud, network, email, GitHub, SQL, and backup-related alerts
- Document alert disposition, evidence, false positive rationale, and escalation notes
- Follow approved playbooks and standard operating procedures
- Escalate high-severity or suspicious activity to Tier II or Tier III analysts
- Support monitoring of failed log ingestion, log forwarding issues, and Sentinel pipeline health
- Assist in daily and weekly security operations reporting
- Maintain accurate case documentation in SharePoint, Jira, Teams, or other government-furnished tools
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of SOC, help desk security, cybersecurity monitoring, or IT operations experience
- Basic understanding of SIEM operations, endpoint security, phishing alerts, identity events, and incident escalation
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, KQL, or comparable SIEM tools
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays as required
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, MDE, MDI, Entra ID
- KQL basics, Jira, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams
- Security+, CySA+, SC-200, CEH, or equivalent preferred
- Experience supporting federal or regulated environments preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA & HSA options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus & Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & Disability Insurance
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