**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.
