Junior Threat Detection Analyst - Hartford, CT

Motion Recruitment; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Junior Threat Detection Analyst to join the security team in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on investigating alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and supporting incident response in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent cybersecurity graduate or early-career security professional with a relevant degree, Security+ certification, and familiarity with networking and Windows/Linux systems. This contract offers mentorship and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and security operations concepts.
• Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and common protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical information and make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts across enterprise infrastructure.
• Analyze activity from networks, endpoints, servers, firewalls, and security technologies.
• Identify suspicious behavior and apply established response procedures.
• Escalate potential incidents to senior analysts and response teams.
• Perform log analysis to identify anomalies, indicators of compromise, and emerging threats.
• Document investigations and maintain accurate case records.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to support security operations initiatives.
• Assist with improving monitoring processes, playbooks, and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Networking basics

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Technical interpretation

Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, IS, Math, Science or related field

Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Splunk or SIEM platforms

Wireshark / tcpdump

Carbon Black / Tanium / McAfee / Symantec

Job description

Job Description A growing organization focused on enterprise technology, digital resilience, and cybersecurity operations is seeking a Junior Threat Detection Analyst to join its security team. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to gain hands-on experience investigating security alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and helping protect critical business systems.

As a member of the operations team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment responsible for identifying potential threats, validating security events, and supporting incident response efforts. You'll collaborate with experienced cybersecurity professionals while building exposure to enterprise security tools, network monitoring platforms, and real-world cyber defense operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent cybersecurity graduates, military veterans transitioning into cyber roles, or early-career security professionals looking to establish themselves in a dedicated security operations environment.

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 36 Months with potential for extension and/or conversion

Required Skills & Experience

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical discipline
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and security operations concepts
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and common protocols
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret technical information and make sound decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within established procedures and workflows

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms
• Exposure to security event monitoring and alert triage
• Familiarity with packet capture and analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
• Understanding of IDS/IPS technologies
• Experience reviewing firewall, endpoint, or system logs
• Knowledge of endpoint security solutions such as Carbon Black, Tanium, McAfee, Symantec, or similar technologies
• Additional certifications including Network+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, AWS, Azure, or related cybersecurity credentials
• Cybersecurity internship, home lab, Capture-the-Flag (CTF), military cyber, or hands-on project experience

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts generated across enterprise infrastructure
• Analyze activity originating from networks, endpoints, servers, firewalls, and security technologies
• Identify suspicious behavior and determine appropriate actions using established response procedures
• Escalate potential security incidents to senior analysts and response teams
• Perform log analysis to identify anomalies, indicators of compromise, and emerging threats
• Document investigations and maintain accurate case records
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to support security operations initiatives
• Assist with continuous improvement of monitoring processes, playbooks, and operational procedures

Work Breakdown

• 75% Threat Detection & Alert Investigation
• 15% Log Analysis & Documentation
• 10% Collaboration & Process Improvement

The Offer

• 36-Month Contract Opportunity
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Long-Term Project Stability
• Opportunity for Extension and/or Permanent Conversion
• Exposure to Enterprise-Scale Cybersecurity Operations
• Mentorship from Experienced Security Professionals
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Career Growth Within Cybersecurity Operations

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Posted By: Nick Ramler