Hoplite Industries, Inc.

Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoplite is seeking an entry-level Tier 1 SOC Analyst in Bozeman, MT to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events. The role requires no prior cybersecurity experience and includes on-the-job training. Candidates must be US citizens and reside near Bozeman.

Shift options include 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, or 11pm-7am, with 24/7 operations. This is an in-person role offering hands-on exposure to SIEM/SOAR platforms and incident response, with opportunities to grow into more advanced security

Qualifications

• Experience in Computer Science, Networking, SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Customer Service/Support experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events from customer networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud workloads.
• Investigate alerts and logs to determine validity and severity.
• Document analysis steps and incident timelines in the ticketing system.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents per procedures.

Skills

Computer Science

Networking

SIEM and SOAR platforms

Customer Service/Support

Job description

Tier 1 Security Operations Center Analyst

The Tier 1 (T1) Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst position is a true entry level role with no prior cybersecurity experience required. We will train you on our systems and processes so that you can effectively accomplish the following four primary job responsibilities:

• 24×7 Monitoring: Continuously observe security events from customer networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud workloads via centralized tools. This enables the detection of anomalies or signs of attack in real-time.
• Analysis & Triage: Investigate alerts and logs to determine validity and severity. Distinguish false positives from true incidents by leveraging SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Documentation: Record analysis steps, findings, and decisions in our ticketing system. Maintain clear incident logs and timelines for each event.
• Escalation: Follow defined procedures to elevate confirmed or high-risk incidents to incident responders or client contacts.

This is an in-person position, so only candidates who live in or close to Bozeman, MT will be considered. Working as a T1 Analyst at Hoplite offers a valuable entry level experience in the cybersecurity industry, so we encourage you to apply if this sounds like an exciting position!

Experience

While not required, experience in the following areas would make your training easier:

• Computer Science
• Networking
• SIEM and SOAR platforms
• Customer Service/Support

Schedule

• Hoplite's SOC operates 24/7, 365 days a year, so working overnights and holidays is sometimes required
• The three possible shifts to work are 7 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 11 pm, or 11 pm - 7 am.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check
• Must live in or close to Bozeman, MT
• Possess a strong desire to learn
• Ability to communicate clearly in high stress situations
• Ability to professionally interact with customers through written tickets and phone calls
• Ability to work weekends, overnights, and holidays if necessary

If you're excited to learn a lot about real-world cybersecurity and get a foothold in the industry, we can't wait to talk with you!