Tier 2 Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Tustin, CA


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Security

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -052026-107069

Date Posted: 05/20/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/6YgZDo


Description:

Santa Ana, CA | Onsite at OC Data Center

Our client seeks a Tier 2 Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center. The analyst will create, tune, monitor, and investigate SIEM alerts and support incident response, digital forensics, data loss prevention, and eDiscovery. This role is onsite five days per week in Santa Ana during the interim. A future transition to hybrid may be considered based on SOC needs.

(Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.) 


Rate: $30-$36/hour W2


Responsibilities:
  • Proactively monitor security events for networks and systems.
  • Mentor and guide Tier 1 SOC Analysts.
  • Identify, investigate, and report on potential security incidents.
  • Support risk and vulnerability assessment at the network, system, and application level.
  • Support cyber metrics development, maintenance, and reporting.
  • Support cyber threat intelligence development and reporting.
  • Identify, develop, and implement automation tasks for routine activities.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement security controls and operational risk mitigations; assist in security awareness programs.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies aligned to IT security strategy.
  • Use COTS/GOTS and custom tools and procedures to scan, identify, contain, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.
  • Assist in implementing required government policy such as NIST and recommend process tailoring.
  • Perform analyses to validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
  • Conduct periodic audit reviews and track corrective actions to closure.
  • Provide routine briefings to senior staff.
  • Workday shift, typically 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekend days included; shift rotation may occur with reasonable notice and holiday coverage as needed.

Experience Requirements:
  • Professional experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, and JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies; Microsoft Sentinel experience preferred though other SIEM tools are acceptable.
  • Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, and anti-virus/anti-malware technologies.
  • Incident response experience with exposure to and partial or full ownership of security incidents.
  • Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.
  • Vulnerability management experience.
  • Adherence to SOC standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Ability to pass County Live Scan, Child Support Services background, and County Probation background checks, and to pass a drug screen.

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience required. 4 years of related experience is highly preferred. Additional experience may substitute for education. Preferred certifications include CySA+, Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or similar industry certifications.


Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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