Cyber Threat Monitoring Analyst - CT

About the job

Job Description A leading organization within a highly regulated industry is seeking a Cyber Threat Monitoring Analyst (Second Shift) to join its Security Operations Center team. This opportunity is ideal for a cybersecurity professional early in their career who is eager to develop hands-on experience detecting, investigating, and responding to security events across a large enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring security alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, escalating potential threats, and supporting incident response efforts. This position offers exposure to modern security technologies, collaborative team environments, and long-term career growth within cybersecurity operations.

This is a hybrid opportunity located in Farmington, Connecticut. Required Skills & Experience

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related field
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Strong interest in Security Operations and Cyber Defense
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, network topology, and security fundamentals
• Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
• Ability to analyze technical information and work within a detail-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues independently and within a team environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Internship, academic, or professional experience supporting cybersecurity operations
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or similar enterprise logging solutions
• Experience reviewing security event logs, firewall logs, and system logs
• Exposure to network packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
• Knowledge of endpoint security products such as Carbon Black, Tanium, Symantec, McAfee, or similar platforms
• Additional cybersecurity certifications including Network+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, GIAC, AWS, or Azure certifications
• Understanding of incident response methodologies and security monitoring best practices

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by enterprise security platforms
• Investigate suspicious network and endpoint activity across a large-scale environment
• Review events from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, servers, endpoints, proxies, and other security technologies
• Follow established incident response and escalation procedures based on risk severity
• Document investigations, findings, and response actions accurately
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and technical stakeholders to resolve security incidents
• Analyze data from security monitoring and logging platforms to identify potential threats
• Contribute to operational process improvement and support Security Operations Center initiatives
• Participate in a 24/7 operational environment with second-shift coverage requirements

The Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion
• Hybrid work schedule
• Hands-on experience in an enterprise Security Operations Center
• Exposure to advanced cybersecurity tools, processes, and threat detection technologies
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced security professionals in a collaborative environment

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.