Junior SOC Analyst

Allyon, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible medical plans

Wellness incentives

401(k) with planning tools

Dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off starting day one

Job summary

Allyon is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to join the 24/7 SOC supporting the Defense Finance & Accounting Service in Indianapolis, IN. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber events, working under supervision to meet performance objectives and defend mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and 1+ years in a SOC, with opportunities for professional growth within a federal-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 3+ years of incident handling, forensics, sensor alert tracking, or Cybersecurity case management.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in a SOC.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (Security+ or similar).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events and incidents under supervision.
• Apply processes and methodologies to meet cyber performance objectives.
• Analyze trends and emerging tech for program modernization.
• Configure cyber systems to meet user requirements.
• Support hardware and software acquisitions as needed.
• Work in a 24/7 SOC environment at the DFAS facility in Indianapolis.
• Prepare reports and documentation to communicate findings.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen security posture.
• Collaborate with team members to mitigate threats.

Skills

Incident response

Forensics

SOC operations

Log analysis

Threat monitoring

Education

Top Secret/SCI clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

ArcSight

ACAS

SIEM

Job description

Job Description :

Junior SOC Analyst

Indianapolis, IN

Support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for the Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) by defending systems and ensuring continuity in high-responsibility environments.

Before you Apply

This is a full-time W-2 position with Allyon.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.

Candidates cannot proceed in the application process without meeting the required qualifications listed above. Allyon does not sponsor security clearances and does not offer C2C opportunities for this role.

Why this Role Matters

Cyber threats move fast. Mission teams cannot afford to fall behind. As a Junior SOC Analyst supporting DFAS, you will play a critical role in defending systems that support national security and essential operations. You will be on the front lines acting as a cybersecurity analyst and administrator focused on resiliency of systems in mission-critical environments. If you thrive in high-tempo environments, think critically under pressure, and take ownership of protecting systems others depend on every day, this role offers immediate impact.

What You Will Do

You will support cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center environment by:

• Assisting with monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to Cyber events and incidents under supervision supporting the Defense Finance & Accounting Service.
• Assisting with selecting and applying processes and methodologies to meet cyber performance objectives.
• Analyzing trends and emerging technology for potential program modernization.
• Configuring cyber systems to meet user requirements.
• Supporting the acquisition of hardware and software as needed.
• Working in a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) environment at the DFAS facility in Indianapolis, including maintaining direct contact with client management to provide analysis and trending of security log data from various security devices.
• Prepa ring reports and documentation to communicate findings and actions taken.
• Recommending improvements to strengthen security posture and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborating with team members to mitigate threats and maintain continuous operations.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with incident handling, forensics, sensor alert tracking, or Cybersecurity case management.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a SOC.
• Experience with Cybersecurity tools, including ArcSight, ACAS, or equivalent SIEM tools.
• Experience with Cybersecurity forensics tools and methodologies.
• Experience with network ports and protocols.
• Experience with log review and analysis.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (Security+ or similar)
• Ability to work a 12 am-12 pm or 12 pm-12 am shift, including some weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• D oD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• CCNA or Network+ certification.
• Computing Environment Certification, including McAfee, Blue Coat, RedHat, or Cisco.
• Knowledge of industry, government, and DoD best practices, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Knowledge of DoD system solutions to mitigate risk in any activity that potentially impacts the security of existing IT and information management.
• Ability to provide monitoring and risk analysis of zero-day and other vulnerabilities.
• Ability to correlate disparate datasets to identify abnormal behavior.
• Ability to triage SIEM events and determine escalation of indicators.
• Ability to apply NIST, federal, and DoD guidelines, policies, directives, and memos as they relate to cybersecurity.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
• Possession of excellent analytical and collaboration skills.

What's In It For You

At Allyon, your compensation goes beyond salary. Our Total Rewards program is designed to lower your costs, support your wellbeing, and give you confidence in your future.

• Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks
• Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket
• $0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing
• 401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax advantaged savings
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness
• Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support balance

Your compensation is designed to make a real difference day to day, giving you the support and confidence to do your best work and live well outside of it.

About Allyon

Allyon is a Federal solutions partner supporting Department of War, Intelligence, and Civilian agencies through expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, Enterprise IT, and Program Management

For more than 15 years, we have helped government teams operate securely, efficiently, and confidently by delivering solutions that keep critical missions moving.

Our belief is simple. Mission success is built by people. We invest in our teams, our systems, and our culture with intention so our people can perform at their best and deliver when it matters most.

The Bottom Line

Ready to do meaningful work that supports real-world mission impact? At Allyon, culture drives performance. We combine mission-critical work with a Total Rewards approach that invests in your health, financial security, and long-term growth. If you want your skills to matter, your contributions to be recognized, and your compensation to reflect your value, this is your opportunity.