Junior SOC Monitoring Analyst – 2nd Shift

About the job

We’re looking for a motivated Junior SOC Monitoring Analyst to join an established cybersecurity team and help monitor, investigate, and respond to potential security threats. This is a 36-month contract opportunity, with the possibility of an extension or converting to a permanent role. .

The role is based in Farmington, Connecticut, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite each week. You’ll be part of a team of nine analysts, gaining hands-on experience with security monitoring, SIEM tools, network traffic, and incident response in a large enterprise environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their cybersecurity career and strengthen their skills in a real-world Security Operations Center (SOC). You’ll work with security data from firewalls, endpoints, servers, and network devices to identify suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and escalate potential threats when needed.

The ideal candidate is a U.S. citizen with a cybersecurity degree and CompTIA Security+ certification who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment.

This position is on second shift, with some flexibility required to support 24/7/365 operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, or other nontraditional hours as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• U.S. citizenship .

• Degree in cybersecurity.

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and security monitoring.

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, network topology, and network security.

• Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems and web security.

• Ability to read and interpret security event, system, and firewall logs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger team.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience or coursework in network support or security operations.

• Familiarity with network analysis tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.

• Experience working with syslog, NetFlow, Splunk, or other SIEM platforms.

• Exposure to endpoint security tools such as Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Forcepoint, or Tanium.

• Additional cybersecurity training, boot camps, or cloud certifications in AWS or Azure.

• Other relevant certifications, including Network+, A+, CySA+, GSEC, CEH, or GCIH.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity across enterprise systems.

• Review logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, servers, endpoints, and network devices.

• Identify potential threats and determine when an issue needs to be escalated.

• Follow established incident-response procedures to help address security events.

• Work with cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to investigate and resolve issues.

• Troubleshoot technical problems and document findings, processes, and procedures.

• Support other SOC activities as needed to help maintain effective security monitoring.

Technology You'll Work With

• SIEM and Log Analysis: Splunk, syslog, NetFlow, and other enterprise logging platforms.

• Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and network monitoring systems.

• Network Analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump, and packet-capture tools.

• Operating Systems: Windows and UNIX/Linux.

• Endpoint Security: Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Forcepoint, and Tanium.

Daily Responsibilities

Your day will primarily focus on monitoring security alerts, reviewing logs, investigating unusual activity, and escalating potential incidents to the appropriate teams. You'll also work with other SOC analysts and cybersecurity professionals to troubleshoot issues, share findings, and keep security processes running smoothly.

Specific percentage breakdowns for monitoring, investigation, and collaboration haven't been provided. This is a hands-on analyst role rather than a management position.

The offer:

Competitive hourly rate (40 hours/week) in addition to health, dental, vision coverage; hybrid work environment, 401k, sick days, opportunity for growth and more.