- Company Name
- Kelly
- Job Title
- Jr. SOC Analyst
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Jr. SOC Analyst
**Role Summary:**
Entry‑level analyst responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts from enterprise SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, and endpoint systems. Operates within a 24/7/365 environment, primarily covering 2nd shift (12 pm‑10:30 pm), ensuring rapid incident detection and escalation in line with corporate incident response procedures.
**Expactations:**
- U.S. Citizen.
- Willingness to work 24 / 7 / 365 shift coverage (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
- Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented setting.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, servers, endpoints, and other network devices.
2. Investigate potential threats, analyze logs (syslog, netflow, firewall, event logs), and confirm incident validity.
3. Execute established response or escalation procedures based on risk categorization.
4. Coordinate with peers and stakeholders across cybersecurity and IT teams to contain and remediate incidents.
5. Update and maintain documentation, including incident reports and standard operating procedures.
6. Participate in shift hand‑offs, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of monitoring processes.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong technical aptitude in networking (TCP/IP, topology) and operating systems (Windows, UNIX/Linux).
- Proficiency with packet capture/inspection tools (tcpdump, Wireshark).
- Experience with enterprise logging and SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm, etc.).
- Familiarity with endpoint protection solutions (Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Tanium).
- Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of explaining technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Analytical, proactive, results‑driven mindset with high attention to detail.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Additional certifications (Network+, A+, CySA+, GSEC, CEH, GIAC, GCIH, etc.) considered a strong advantage.
West hartford, United states
On site
07-01-2026