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Remote SOC Analyst jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, managed security service providers, and distributed enterprise security teams all hiring right now. Employers hiring remotely include CrowdStrike, Dexis, and Check Point Software Technologies, operating across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Banking & Financial Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.
Salary: $90,000 - $94,000/year
The Tier 3 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is a senior-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the NRC enterprise from multiple data sources. The analytical methodology required involves a combination of direct monitoring and response from the NRC SOC and coordinated activity with system administrators, Information System Security Officers, and other NRC Offices including regional locations. This role includes providing leadership and mentorship to more junior analysts, overseeing shift operations, and ensuring the timely detection and mitigation of security incidents. The position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate security efforts within a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2 years of SOC experience
- Professional experience in network security architecture, incident detection/response, malware analysis/cyber forensics.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize multiple data sources.
- Guidance/mentorship capability.
- Experience in security, information-risk management or information-system risk assessment.
- Extensive knowledge across IDS/IPS, protocol analysis, IR, DLP, advanced threat protection, log and packet analysis, scripting, SOAR, email security and malware analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Desired Qualifications:
- Tier 3 SOC experience in a Federal environment
- Certifications: Security+, CISSP, Pentest+, CEH, GIAC, Encase, Defender, Palo Alto, Splunk, Tenable
- Master's degree in a relevant field
The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:
- 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
- 11 paid Holidays each year
- 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
- 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Public Transportation Subsidies
- Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!
Why Join Gunnison?
- Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
- Quality is our top priority.
- Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
- There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
- We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
- We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.
- This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.
Salary: $90,000 - $94,000/year
The Tier 3 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is a senior-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the NRC enterprise from multiple data sources. The analytical methodology required involves a combination of direct monitoring and response from the NRC SOC and coordinated activity with system administrators, Information System Security Officers, and other NRC Offices including regional locations. This role includes providing leadership and mentorship to more junior analysts, overseeing shift operations, and ensuring the timely detection and mitigation of security incidents. The position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate security efforts within a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2 years of SOC experience
- Professional experience in network security architecture, incident detection/response, malware analysis/cyber forensics.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize multiple data sources.
- Guidance/mentorship capability.
- Experience in security, information-risk management or information-system risk assessment.
- Extensive knowledge across IDS/IPS, protocol analysis, IR, DLP, advanced threat protection, log and packet analysis, scripting, SOAR, email security and malware analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Desired Qualifications:
- Tier 3 SOC experience in a Federal environment
- Certifications: Security+, CISSP, Pentest+, CEH, GIAC, Encase, Defender, Palo Alto, Splunk, Tenable
- Master's degree in a relevant field
The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:
- 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
- 11 paid Holidays each year
- 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
- 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Public Transportation Subsidies
- Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!
Why Join Gunnison?
- Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
- Quality is our top priority.
- Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
- There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
- We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
- We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote SOC analyst jobs.
- One to three years of hands-on experience in a security operations center environment
- Proficiency with at least one SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent entry-level security credential
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
- Experience triaging and documenting security alerts and escalating confirmed incidents
- Familiarity with network protocols, log analysis, and endpoint detection and response tools
Tips for Your Remote SOC Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote soc analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so apply as soon as a role matches your stack and availability.
Prove async communication in your application
Remote soc analyst employers prioritize written clarity because incident communication happens through tickets, Slack, and documentation. Include examples of written runbooks, clear escalation notes, or structured alert summaries in your resume or portfolio to show you can communicate without a live handoff.
Match your SIEM experience to the job posting
Remote teams onboard faster when you already know their toolchain. Identify whether the role uses Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, or another SIEM before applying, and make your hands-on experience with that platform explicit in your application materials.
Show independent triage capability concretely
Remote employers can't observe how you work day-to-day, so they look for evidence of self-directed investigation. Document a home lab detection scenario, a CTF write-up, or a real incident you triaged alone and reference it specifically during the interview or in your resume.
Remote SOC Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote soc analyst job?
Target companies that already run distributed security operations, such as managed security service providers, cloud-native firms, and remote-first tech companies. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication in ticketing and incident documentation, and hands-on experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel. Candidates who can demonstrate async investigation workflows and independent threat triage have a clear edge over those who rely on in-person collaboration.
Which companies hire remote soc analysts?
Employers currently hiring remote soc analysts include CrowdStrike, Dexis, and Check Point Software Technologies, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first managed security service providers, distributed enterprise security teams, and cloud platform companies across finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Can you get a remote soc analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level soc analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to investigate alerts and escalate independently from day one. Home labs running SIEM tools, documented CTF results, and CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certifications give candidates something concrete to show. Smaller managed security providers and remote-first startups are more likely to hire entry-level candidates than large enterprises.
Do you need a degree for remote soc analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on skills, certifications like CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CEH, and demonstrable experience with SIEM and endpoint detection tools more heavily than a four-year degree. A portfolio showing real detection work, home lab projects, or documented incident response practice can carry more weight than a diploma in a remote hiring process where practical output is easier to evaluate.
Which industries hire the most remote soc analysts?
The sectors hiring the most remote soc analysts are Technology & Software, Insurance, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed security operations teams to monitor infrastructure and respond to threats across time zones without requiring analysts to be on-site.
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