Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments.

Dragonfli is hiring a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our overnight security operations team. In this role, you will monitor SIEM alerting (Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk) and EDR detections across client tenants, triage events against established runbooks, and escalate through a clear, documented path. You will track and validate vulnerability findings, keep auditable ticket notes and shift logs, and help flag detection gaps and tuning opportunities. This position is well suited to candidates with 0–2 years of security operations or IT experience who are ready to build a strong foundation in SOC monitoring and incident triage.

This is a contract position involving a large commercial enterprise in the transportation/logistics (critical infrastructure) sector. Candidates with previous consulting or contracting experience are preferred. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. If hired, all work related to this role must be performed within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM alerting (for example Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk) and triage events by severity against established runbooks
• Review and action endpoint detection and response (EDR) alerts across client tenants
• Track and validate vulnerability findings (Tenable) and route them into the correct workflow
• Escalate incidents through the defined path with clear, documented handoffs
• Open, update, and close tickets with accurate, auditable notes, and maintain clean shift logs
• Communicate clearly with clients and the on-call lead during overnight events
• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures, and flag detection gaps and tuning opportunities
• Support monthly reporting with accurate event and response data

Must-Have:

• Ability to pass a drug screening and a full background investigation, including verification of references, employment history, education, and certifications
• 0–2 years of experience in security operations, IT, or a related technical field
• Working knowledge of SIEM alerting and EDR alert triage concepts
• Solid networking and operating-system fundamentals across Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Understanding of the incident lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, and escalation
• Ability to work overnight shifts reliably on a rotation that includes weekends
• Clear written communication and disciplined documentation habits

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike or comparable EDR, and Tenable
• Security+ or a similar entry-level security certification
• Basic scripting for triage or automation (Python or PowerShell)
• Coursework, internship, or lab experience in a SOC or IT security environment
• Residency in the Hampton Roads through Richmond, VA corridor

Technical Skills:

• SIEM monitoring (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• EDR alert triage
• Vulnerability tracking (Tenable)
• Ticketing and shift documentation
• Windows, macOS, and Linux fundamentals
• Networking fundamentals
• Incident lifecycle knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Clear written communication
• Reliability on an overnight/weekend rotation
• Discipline under SLA pressure
• Collaboration with on-call leads

Medical – Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan

Dental – PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services

Vision – Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance

401(k) – Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation

Long-Term Disability – 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings

Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each

PTO – 15–25 days annually based on tenure

Paid Federal Holidays – All 11 federal holidays observed