**Must be a US Citizen**

**NOT Open to C2C/3rd Party Staffing Agencies, Please DO NOT email or contact me**

Our client is a globally recognized leader in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, supporting critical programs across commercial, government, and defense sectors. This organization is known for investing in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives, innovation, and operational excellence while providing employees the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale enterprise environments.

Client Location: Farmington, CT

Jobsite Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 1 day remote

Shift: 4x10 Schedule | Monday – Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Job Title: SOC Monitoring Analyst

Type of Job: Contract

Project Length: 36 Months

Visa Requirement: US Citizen

We are seeking a SOC Monitoring Analyst to support enterprise-level cybersecurity monitoring and incident response operations within a fast-paced Security Operations Center environment. This role will focus on identifying, analyzing, and escalating potential security threats across a large-scale infrastructure while collaborating closely with cybersecurity and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and investigate security alerts and suspicious activity across enterprise systems and networks
Analyze logs and event data from SIEM platforms, endpoints, servers, firewalls, proxies, and IDS/IPS solutions
Perform triage, incident handling, escalation, and response activities based on established security procedures
Support threat detection efforts and assist with troubleshooting security-related events and incidents
Collaborate with internal cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to improve monitoring and response capabilities
Maintain and follow operational procedures, documentation, and standard work processes
Work independently and within a team environment to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume setting

Technologies & Skills Sought:

SIEM platforms including Splunk and enterprise logging tools
Network monitoring and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump
Syslog, NetFlow, and security event log analysis
Endpoint security tools including Carbon Black, Symantec, McAfee, Forcepoint, and Tanium
Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, topology, and network security concepts
Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
Incident response and security operations experience
Firewall, IDS/IPS, proxy, and endpoint alert analysis
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Required:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Cybersecurity
Equivalent hands-on experience or cybersecurity certifications will also be considered
Certification: Security+

If you’re open to learning more, please respond at your earliest convenience.

Softworld, a Kelly Company

Vacatures

SOC Analyst