Tier 1 SOC Analyst - REMOTE

Binary DefenseBinary DefenseHouston, Texas, United States
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9/23/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

Remote only

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Core responsibilities

Monitor and investigate security alerts, analyze activity using the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK, and follow procedures to escalate or remediate threats. Document investigations for clients, communicate throughout escalations, collaborate with SOC colleagues, and maintain current security knowledge through training and threat awareness.

Requirements overview

Requires a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or equivalent work experience, at least one year of security operations or equivalent experience, and one or more cybersecurity certifications. Candidates should understand network and endpoint security, security frameworks, SIEM and endpoint protection platforms, and have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Key skills

Security Alert MonitoringSecurity InvestigationSecurity Alert TriageIncident ResponseCyber Kill Chain AnalysisMITRE ATT&CKThreat DetectionNetwork SecurityEndpoint SecuritySIEM PlatformsEndpoint Protection PlatformsClient CommunicationWritten CommunicationThreat and Vulnerability AwarenessSecurity Operations

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Education requirements

bachelor degreeprofessional certificate

About Binary Defense

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Employees

178

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Most security programs are built to check boxes. We’re built to stop what actually matters. Binary Defense is a Managed Detection and Response provider focused on one thing: helping organizations respond to real threats with speed, clarity, and confidence. Not theoretical coverage. Not inflated metrics. Real outcomes. We start with how adversaries actually operate inside environments. Then we build detection, investigation, and response around that reality. Because when seconds matter, assumptions break. At the center of our approach is NightBeacon, our AI-powered intelligence infrastructure embedded directly into the SOC. It accelerates analysis, surfaces what matters, and helps our analysts move at the pace modern threats demand. Not by replacing human expertise, but by strengthening it. This is what it looks like when AI is applied with purpose. Faster investigations. Clearer decisions. Better outcomes. Founded by experts including David Kennedy, Binary Defense was created to solve a problem that still exists today: organizations are overwhelmed with data, under-equipped to act, and left exposed when it counts. We changed that by building a model where experienced defenders lead, and technology works in service of their decisions. Our services include Managed Detection and Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Risk Protection, all designed to give organizations something most tools can’t: The ability to understand what is happening and respond before it becomes something worse.

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Description

Description Binary Defense is seeking a client-facing Tier 1 SOC Analyst to serve as a hands-on contributor within a client’s Security Operations function. Responsibilities: Actively monitor and investigate security alerts to detect malicious activity at our clients during your shift in our 24x7x365 SOC. Perform Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK analysis on incoming security alerts. Follow documented procedures to properly triage and respond to identified malicious activity, such as escalation or remediation actions. Provide our clients with clear/concise written investigations within the Binary Defense service management system. Communicate and collaborate with Binary Defense clients through the lifecycle of all escalated security investigations. Contribute to general security operations across all clients in the Binary Defense portfolio, whether through escalations, regular meetings, etc. Participate in internal meetings, such as shift turn over, team meetings, etc. to collaborate with your fellow team members and perform knowledge transfer. Perform regular training to stay sharp on the latest technologies, methodologies, etc. (Binary Defense will sponsor this training). Stay up to date on the latest vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks around the world. Be a team player and interface regularly with your shift mates and colleagues. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or equivalent work experience. 1+ Years Security Operations or Equivalent Experience Familiarity with the principals of network and endpoint security, current threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends. Additionally, analysts should have a working knowledge of security principals and frameworks such as Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, etc. SOC Analysts must be competent to work at a high technical level and be capable of identifying threats and attack vectors. One or more Cybersecurity certifications. Excellent written and oral communication skills Previous work or classroom experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM) platforms, such as: AlienVault USM Anywhere [or] Appliance, Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, etc. Previous work or classroom experience with Endpoint Protection platforms, such as: CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, Cybereason, etc. Willingness to learn and continually improve skills. About Binary Defense Binary Defense is a leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, trusted by hundreds of organizations to protect what matters most. Our team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, detection engineers, and threat researchers work around the clock to deliver proactive, risk-focused security outcomes. We bring the attacker's mindset to defense, helping clients detect threats earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve their security posture. For more information, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn. Binary Defense offers competitive medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents, a 401k match which vests every payroll, a flexible and remote friendly work environment, as well as training opportunities to expand your skill set (to name a few!). If you’re interested in joining a growing team with great perks, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

  • Security Alert Monitoring
  • Security Investigation
  • Security Alert Triage
  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Kill Chain Analysis
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Threat Detection
  • Network Security
  • Endpoint Security
  • SIEM Platforms
  • Endpoint Protection Platforms
  • Client Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Threat and Vulnerability Awareness
  • Security Operations

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Training Opportunities

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