Senior SOC Cyber Analyst (Leadership Focus)

Akira Technologies is seeking a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst who will lead advanced cyber defense activities across various environments,  including Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and cloud/on-prem enterprise networks. This includes analysis of device communication, forensic analysis of Windows or Linux systems and servers, timeline analysis of activity on these endpoints, user permission and authentication audits, log analysis, and malware identification/triage. 

Ideal candidate should be local to the Ventura County, CA to support on-site work.  This role requires active Top Secret security clearance or higher.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze security incidents across OT, ICS, and enterprise networks.
• Perform forensic analysis on Windows/Linux systems, identifying suspicious behavior.
• Manage SIEM platforms to monitor and correlate security events.
• Conduct malware triage, timeline analysis, and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Lead vulnerability assessments, device configuration reviews, and artifact collection.
• Collaborate on SOC process improvements and provide feedback to junior analysts.
• Use asset mapping tools to verify connected inventory and handle IVAM notifications.
• Evaluate network traffic and logs to detect malicious activities and vulnerabilities.
• Develop detailed reports and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the integration of new security tools and technologies into the SOC.
• Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Job Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• 7 years in security operations with demonstrated leadership.
• Expertise in cyber-attack analysis, including stages of attack, threat hunting, and system vulnerabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTP/S) and experience with tools like Palo Alto, Splunk, Elastic SIEM, and VMware Security Center.
• Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain methodologies.
• Experience with threat intelligence and attack reconstruction based on network traffic.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security is a plus.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Desired certifications: CEH, GCIH, CISSP, OSCP, or equivalents.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Nessus, Endgame, CrowdStrike, SCADA systems, and more.
• Proficiency in Splunk Enterprise Security, using tstats and data models for continuous monitoring.
• Knowledge of handling security incidents and evidence according to best practices

Salary Range:  $150,000 to $170,000

Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization.  This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

General Description of Benefits

Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.  To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.  We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance.  Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.

Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.

About Akira Technologies

Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.