Junior SOC Operations Analyst: 24/7 Cyber Defense

Cintel, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Junior SOC Operations Analyst to support watch-floor operations on a rotating shift. This role handles real-time security monitoring, incident detection, and response as part of a 24/7 SOC team.

Candidates should have a foundation in cybersecurity, experience with SIEM tools, and the ability to document incidents and coordinate remediation with minimal supervision. A cleared candidate and a bachelor's in a cybersecurity-related field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and threat mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time networks for security issues and anomalies.
• Investigate and respond to breaches, incidents, and suspicious activity.
• Document security breaches and assess impact of each incident.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of alerts from SIEMs.
• Conduct forensic analysis of digital artifacts.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Apply remediation measures and hardening recommendations.
• Support deployment and monitoring of security technologies.
• Generate incident reports and contribute to root-cause analysis.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise Security

Cybersecurity concepts

Network protocols

Problem solving

Shift work

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Job description

Cintel, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Junior SOC Operations Analyst to support watch-floor operations on a rotating shift. This role handles real-time security monitoring, incident detection, and response as part of a 24/7 SOC team.

Candidates should have a foundation in cybersecurity, experience with SIEM tools, and the ability to document incidents and coordinate remediation with minimal supervision. A cleared candidate and a bachelor's in a cybersecurity-related field are preferred.