Entry-Level NOC/SOC Analyst — Cyber Defense

Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative, fast-growing team

Job summary

Lincoln IT is seeking a motivated Junior NOC/SOC Analyst to join our operations team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity who is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

The Analyst will provide first-line monitoring and support for network performance and security events, escalating issues as needed to senior engineers. The position offers opportunities for career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or coursework in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addresses, firewalls, VPNs, DNS).
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity threats (phishing, malware, brute force attacks).
• Knowledge of or exposure to monitoring tools or SIEM platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network, server, and system health using monitoring tools.
• Identify and elevate performance issues, outages, or service interruptions.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and document findings in the ticketing system.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance and routine operational checks.
• Monitor SIEM dashboards and security alerts.
• Conduct initial analysis of suspicious activity and elevate confirmed incidents.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning and reporting.
• Follow documented playbooks for common security events.

Skills

Networking basics

SIEM familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree or coursework in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

Monitoring tools

Job description

Lincoln IT is seeking a motivated Junior NOC/SOC Analyst to join our operations team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity who is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

The Analyst will provide first-line monitoring and support for network performance and security events, escalating issues as needed to senior engineers. The position offers opportunities for career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a