Junior Cyber Operations Analyst (TS/SCI) – DoD SOC

IBM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a Junior Technical Operations Analyst to support day-to-day security operations and incident response coordination within the DoD information networks. The role emphasizes threat hunting, escalation, and knowledge-base enhancements across multi-vendor environments.

Onsite at Fort Meade, MD with a clear path for growth. Requires DoD 8140/8570 IATT II certification, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Exposure to threat management through SIEM/EDR/MDR and SOC workflows.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and incident escalation procedures.
• Understanding of core operational processes in security operations.
• Experience with initial analysis and troubleshooting of security alerts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Security Alerts: assess risk and escalate threats to stakeholders.
• Provide Incident Response: perform initial analysis and coordinate with clients.
• Enhance Knowledge-Based Systems: improve knowledge assets for security operations.
• Foster Client Self-Sufficiency: create resources and enable client independence.
• Elevate Operational Efficiency: support SOC monitoring and client satisfaction.

Skills

Threat Management

Security Tools

Core Operations

Technical Troubleshooting

Multi-Vendor Environment

DoD 8140/8570 IATT II

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

MDR

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking a Junior Technical Operations Analyst to support day-to-day security operations and incident response coordination within the DoD information networks. The role emphasizes threat hunting, escalation, and knowledge-base enhancements across multi-vendor environments.

Onsite at Fort Meade, MD with a clear path for growth. Requires DoD 8140/8570 IATT II certification, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a Bachelor's degree.