Junior SOC Operations Analyst

Cintel Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. is seeking a Junior SOC Operations Analyst to join our Huntsville-based Security Operations Center. The role supports 24/7 monitoring, incident detection, and response across the enterprise on a rotating shift schedule.

The ideal candidate has foundational cybersecurity knowledge, hands-on exposure to SIEM tools, and a drive to learn in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge and incident response exposure.
• Ability to analyze events and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with SIEM platforms or security monitoring tools is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks in real-time for security issues and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents.
• Document breaches and assess impact of each incident.
• Triage and analyze alerts from SIEM and other security tools.
• Perform forensic analysis of digital artifacts and log data.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Support deployment and monitoring of security technologies.
• Generate incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Job Title: Junior SOC Operations Analyst

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Junior SOC Operations Analyst to support Watch-Floor Operations on a rotating shift schedule. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity operations, with specific exposure to threat detection and incident response. This role is critical to our Security Operations Center (SOC), providing 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and response to security events and threats across our enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor computer networks in real-time for security issues and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to security breaches, cyber incidents, and anomalous behavior.
• Document security breaches and assess the scope and impact of each incident.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of alerts generated by security tools (e.g., SIEM platforms).
• Conduct forensic analysis of digital artifacts including disk images and log data.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Apply remediation measures to detected vulnerabilities and provide security hardening recommendations.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of firewalls, encryption tools, and other security technologies.
• Generate incident reports and provide input for root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Participate in deployable Incident Response Team (IRT) support tasks.
• Perform dynamic analysis and develop timelines and file signature comparisons during investigations.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience or training with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with network protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and log analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress operational environment on shift schedules.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM).
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self-organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill-defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self-motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack-of-all-trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you'll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.