Cybersecurity SOC Analyst II

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

Role Overview:

We are seeking a SOC Analyst II to join our growing Security Operations team and help defend the organization against evolving cyber threats. This role will support day-to-day monitoring, triage, investigation, and response activities across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration environments.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career cybersecurity professional with a strong technical foundation, curiosity for threat analysis, and a desire to grow within a mission-focused defense technology environment. This individual will work closely with senior security engineers, IT, and infrastructure teams to identify suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and support the protection of sensitive company and government-related data.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about operational cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Monitor and triage security alerts and events across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks

Investigate suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts

Escalate validated security incidents to senior analysts or engineering teams as appropriate

Support containment, remediation, and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents

Assist with root cause analysis and incident documentation

Security Operations & Tool Administration

Support administration and monitoring of cybersecurity platforms including:

Microsoft GCC High

Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs

PIM/PAM Tools

Various SIEMs

Azure Sentinel

Monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) alerts and telemetry

Assist with tuning alerting rules and reducing false positives

Support vulnerability management and remediation tracking activities

Help maintain endpoint, identity, and cloud security configurations

Threat Detection & Analysis

Review logs and security telemetry from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud security platforms

Identify anomalous or malicious behavior patterns

Assist with development and improvement of detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures

Participate in threat hunting and proactive security monitoring initiatives

Compliance & Documentation

Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS requirements

Maintain accurate incident records, investigation notes, and operational documentation

Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking

Follow established security procedures and escalation processes

Security Awareness & Collaboration

Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and business teams to improve organizational security posture

Assist with phishing response and user security awareness efforts

Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and operational maturity

Minimum Requirements:

3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or SOC operations

Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including networking, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response

Familiarity with security monitoring and alert triage processes

Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

Experience or exposure to enterprise security platforms such as:

Microsoft GCC High

Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs

App Allow/Block-listing tools

PIM/PAM Tools

Various SIEMs

Azure Sentinel

Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based environments

Basic understanding of SIEM, EDR/XDR, phishing analysis, and log analysis

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and sensitive information

Ability to obtain additional security clearances as required by contract

Preferred Requirements:

Active Security Clearance

Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated technology environments

Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High environments

Familiarity with using AI and LLM tools within the SOC

Familiarity with monitoring AI and LLM tools

Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001

Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Familiarity with digital forensic process and chain of custody

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat actor techniques

Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-900, Network+, or equivalent

Experience working in a 24/7 or operational security environment preferred

Why CHAOS?

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more

Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code

Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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