Security Operations Center Analyst / SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst 3 days a week onsite in Atlanta, GA Rate: $42/hr on W2 (or) $48/hr on C2C Need only local candidates Minimum Qualifications (Required) 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat detection. Demonstrated hands-on, production experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, including investigating detections and working escalations in the Falcon console.

General working knowledge across the platform is required; expert-level depth in every module is not. Active CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR) certification, or attainment within 60 days of start at Contractor’s expense. Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Windows and Linux internals, and common Active Directory / Entra ID attack techniques.

Proven ability to work independently on escalations and to communicate findings and recommendations clearly in writing. Ability to meet the on-site (hybrid) and on-call requirements in Section 9.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional CrowdStrike certifications: Falcon Hunter (CCFH), Falcon Administrator (CCFA), or SIEM Analyst (CCSA).
• Experience with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM queries and detections, Falcon Fusion SOAR, Identity Protection, or Falcon Cloud Security.
• Scripting experience (Python or PowerShell).
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GIAC (e.g., GCIH, GCFA), or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Not required.
• Prior experience as the customer-side counterpart to an MDR provider.