Network & Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) Analyst

Orchard LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for night shifts

On-site work in Colorado Springs

Job summary

Orchard LLC is building a brand-new Network and Security Operations Center in Colorado Springs and seeks Tier 2 NOC/SOC Analysts to defend mission-critical systems. You will bridge network reliability and threat intelligence, analyzing real-time telemetry and leading investigations across private 5G networks, edge compute, satellite links, and cloud systems.

You will work in a 24/7 mission-ready environment, performing advanced log analysis, incident handling, and SOP improvements while

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a NOC/SOC, cyber operations, or telecom incident response.
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP, routing/switching, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, Linux/Windows administration, and cloud/virtualization.
• Ability to analyze logs, SIEM data, and packet captures to diagnose complex network and security events.

Responsibilities

• You will analyze real-time data, lead root-cause investigations, and ensure continuous availability across private 5G networks, edge platforms, satellite links, and cloud systems.
• You will monitor and triage network, security, and infrastructure telemetry across hybrid environments.
• You will provide advanced Tier 1/2 support across private wireless (LTE/5G), firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching, endpoint security, and edge compute platforms.
• You will dive into SIEM events, packet captures, system logs, and security feeds to expose root causes and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• You will assist with incident containment, threat analysis, ticket documentation, and post-incident playbooks to harden future defenses.

Skills

NOC/SOC operations

TCP/IP fundamentals

Routing & Switching

DNS & DHCP

Firewalls & VPNs

Linux & Windows admin

Cloud & virtualization

Log analysis / SIEM

Tools

Checkmk

ELK Stack

Zeek

Suricata

OpenCTI

MISP

Nessus

Xage

ServiceNow

Job description

Network & Security Operations (NOC/SOC) Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO Must be a US citizen able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance - an active Secret clearance is preferred. @Orchard LLC has been tasked with assisting a client in building a brand-new Network and Security Operations Center in Colorado Springs and is seeking Tier 2 NOC/SOC Analysts to serve as frontline defenders of mission-critical systems. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, analyzing live telemetry, and maintaining zero-trust environments under operational pressure, this is your opportunity to directly safeguard infrastructure that matters. Our client builds secure, hardened, and resilient digital infrastructure designed to keep communications, edge compute, and private 5G connectivity active in the most extreme conditions. From defense and government missions to public safety and critical infrastructure, our client delivers survivable connectivity where failure is not an option.

What You'll Do

You will bridge the gap between network reliability and threat intelligence. You will analyze real-time data, lead root-cause investigations, and ensure continuous availability across private 5G networks, edge platforms, satellite links, and cloud systems. Monitor and triage network, security, and infrastructure telemetry across hybrid environments. Determine event severity and drive swift, effective escalation. Provide advanced Tier 1/2 support across private wireless (LTE/5G), firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching, endpoint security, and edge compute platforms. Dive into SIEM events, packet captures, system logs, and security feeds to expose root causes and mitigate vulnerabilities. Assist with incident containment, threat analysis, ticket documentation, and post-incident playbooks to harden future defenses. Work directly with security engineers, field operators, threat research teams, and mission partners to maintain operational readiness. Help refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), automated detection rules, and incident playbooks. You will regularly leverage an enterprise-grade cyber and network toolkit, including:

• Monitoring & Log Analysis: Checkmk, ELK Stack, Zeek, Suricata
• Threat Intelligence & Security: OpenCTI, MISP, Nessus, Xage (Zero Trust)
• Operations Management: ServiceNow

What You Bring

You must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and keep a Secret clearance; an active Secret clearance is preferred. You have at least 3+ years of experience in a NOC, SOC, cyber operations, systems administration, or telecom incident response role. You can demonstrate a solid foundation in TCP/IP, routing/switching, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, Linux/Windows administration, and cloud/virtualization environments. Proven ability to analyze logs, SIEM data, and packet captures to diagnose complex network and security events. Calm under pressure, self-motivated during solo shifts, and skilled at prioritizing concurrent incidents in high-stakes settings. Willingness to work operational shift schedules (including weekends/holidays with advance notice) to ensure 24/7 mission readiness.

What will make you stand out

Prior experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, telecom carriers, or critical infrastructure. Familiarity with 5G/LTE RAN and core concepts, edge compute, SATCOM, or Zero Trust architecture (5G certifications are a big plus). CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, CCNA, Linux+, or GIAC credentials/certifications. Experience using AI/ML tools to streamline security research, threat hunting, log organization, or incident response workflows.

Compensation

Will be based on experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt hourly position that includes shift differential for night-shift coverage as well as holidays. The anticipated hourly rate is $30-35 per hour.