Entry-Level SOC Analyst (Tier 1) On-Site Boulder

IBSS; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IBSS Corp. in Boulder, CO is seeking an entry-level Tier 1 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor and triage security events under supervision. You will work with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS and other tools, document findings, and escalate to Tier 2 as needed, supporting 24x7 coverage.

You will learn to follow SOPs and playbooks, maintain accurate records in ticketing systems, and contribute to SOC metrics while developing the foundational skills for advancement in security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in IT, security operations, network operations, or related technical field.
• DoD 8140/8570 baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, common ports and protocols, DNS, and network architecture.
• Working understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and their logs.
• Familiarity with common attack types including phishing, malware, brute force, and lateral movement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewall, email security, and other security tool consoles in real time for events that may point to an incident.
• Perform initial triage of alerts using playbooks and SOPs and determine false positives, benign activity, or potential incidents.
• Escalate validated or suspected incidents to Tier 2 analysts and incident response staff with supporting evidence.
• Create, update, and close tickets with clear documentation of actions taken.
• Review phishing emails and suspicious activity reports; analyze headers, URLs, and attachments.
• Conduct basic research on indicators of compromise using threat intelligence sources.
• Identify threats and respond to security violations under supervision.
• Help determine causes and recommend improvements to monitoring rules and procedures.
• Track status of investigations and contribute to shift turnover reports and metrics.
• Follow incident handling, data handling, and chain-of-custody procedures per policy and NIST guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Follow SOPs

Willingness for shift work

Foundational network knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

IAT II / DoD 8570 baseline certification

CompTIA Security+ CE

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike Falcon

Palo Alto XSOAR

PowerShell

Python

Job description

IBSS Corp. in Boulder, CO is seeking an entry-level Tier 1 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor and triage security events under supervision. You will work with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS and other tools, document findings, and escalate to Tier 2 as needed, supporting 24x7 coverage.

You will learn to follow SOPs and playbooks, maintain accurate records in ticketing systems, and contribute to SOC metrics while developing the foundational skills for advancement in security operations.