Security Analyst - XDR - Jr Level

FITS is a full-service IT consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise. We are proud to be a minority, veteran-owned firm that provides comprehensive IT consulting services, information security, and cloud computing security to clients of all sizes since 2000. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their security and compliance goals while providing thoughtful and responsive professional services.

Location: On Site ONLY (Crystal City VA, Bellevue WA)

Type: Full-Time

Shift Coverage: 24x7x365 (Swing, Night, Weekend rotations)

Clearance Required: CJIS

Salary Range: $90,000–$110,000 (commensurate with location and experience)

About the Role

The Junior Security Analyst – XDR supports extended detection and response (XDR) operations for state and local government customers in a highly regulated environment. This role operates within a 24x7x365 security operations model and focuses on monitoring, triaging, and documenting security alerts using enterprise XDR and SIEM tooling.

The analyst works under defined procedures and escalation paths, collaborating with senior analysts and internal security teams to support accurate and timely incident handling. This is an on-site, shift-based operational role intended for early-career security professionals with foundational security or IT experience who are looking to grow into a Mid XDR Analyst role.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts using approved XDR and SIEM tools

• Perform initial analysis and documentation of security events and incidents

• Follow defined investigation workflows and escalation procedures

• Identify patterns, trends, and potential tool or detection issues and document findings

• Operate effectively within a structured, shift-based coverage model

What You Bring

Required Skills:

• S. citizenship and ability to obtain CJIS access upon hire, including background check and fingerprinting

• At least 1 year of experience in security operations, IT operations with security exposure, or a related role

• Familiarity with XDR platforms and/or modern SIEM/SOAR tools

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to follow documented procedures and escalation paths

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment

• Basic understanding of common attacker techniques and alert false-positive patterns

• Willingness to learn Kusto Query Language (KQL) or similar query languages

First Information Technology Services, Inc. believes that a well-rounded compensation package helps teams members thrive in their work and home life. FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), matching 401(K), short/long term disability, life insurance, and parental leave. Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure. Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays. FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.

FITS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FITS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.