Junior SOC Analyst - Security Operations

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a cybersecurity analyst to support the DHMS program’s information systems and data security. You will monitor SIEM alerts, perform initial triage, and coordinate with IT, compliance, and risk teams to implement mitigations and document findings.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 0–3 years of experience, foundational cybersecurity knowledge, and current Secret clearance. The role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems security, or related IT security activities; relevant training or supervised practical experience may support entry-level readiness.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, common attack methods, indicators of compromise, and safeguards supporting information confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Foundational ability to review security alerts and logs, follow incident response procedures, and recognize when findings require escalation to senior analysts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to document technical findings accurately and manage multiple assigned tasks.
• Must have current Secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Hands-on training or supervised experience using SIEM, firewall, intrusion detection and prevention, or endpoint security tools.
• Experience assisting with security assessments, mitigation verification, or incident documentation in a regulated IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM queues and alerts from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools to identify potentially suspicious activity.
• Perform initial alert triage by reviewing severity, affected assets, user activity, and supporting evidence to distinguish threats from false positives.
• Review and correlate network, endpoint, and authentication logs to identify suspicious patterns and establish incident scope and timelines.
• Follow incident response playbooks, perform authorized initial response actions, and escalate incidents with evidence and notes.
• Assist senior analysts with security assessments, documenting weaknesses, and implementing/verifying mitigations.
• Maintain accurate incident records with containment, evidence, and disposition while handling sensitive data.”
• Coordinate with IT, operations, compliance, and risk management teams to support security requirements, communicate findings, and track corrective actions.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Incident response procedures

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security tools

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a cybersecurity analyst to support the DHMS program’s information systems and data security. You will monitor SIEM alerts, perform initial triage, and coordinate with IT, compliance, and risk teams to implement mitigations and document findings.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 0–3 years of experience, foundational cybersecurity knowledge, and current Secret clearance. The role requires U.S.