Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Security Analyst I/II

MONTECH INC.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montech Inc. is seeking an energetic SOC Analyst / Security Analyst I/II to monitor networks, investigate alerts, and respond to security incidents at the USGS EROS Center near Sioux Falls, SD.

The role requires handling vulnerability scans, threat intelligence, and collaboration with IT teams. Candidates should be pursuing an IT-related degree with at least 1 year of related experience, strong security fundamentals, and willingness to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in an IT-related field; experience may substitute at manager’s discretion.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related technical/professional experience.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
• Good infrastructure and technology experience, including security operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and seek guidance when needed.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for malicious activity using SIEM tools; investigate alerts and document activity in ticketing systems.
• Triage issues escalated to the information security team and ensure appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Develop and maintain ARC documentation and processes.
• Monitor open-source intelligence for potential threats and take defensive actions.
• Run vulnerability scans, interpret results, and follow up with support teams.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to advance automated tools and security processes.

Skills

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning

Threat intelligence

Windows/Unix/Linux

Open-source threat intel

Education

IT-related degree (in progress)

Tools

Ticketing system

Active Directory

VMware

AWS cloud

Job description

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Security Analyst I/II

Overview

Montech Inc. is hiring an energetic and dynamic Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Security Analyst I/II, known as an Active Response Center (ARC) Analyst, to support the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Center near Sioux Falls, SD. The role is part of the Center-wide Information Technology Team (CITT) and involves monitoring networks for security issues using SIEM/log analysis tools, performing vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence, and responding to security incidents.

Place of Performance

The analyst will perform services at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), EROS Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, except U.S. Federal Holidays. Hours to be determined.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for malicious activity using SIEM tools; investigate alerts and document activity in ticketing systems.
• Triage issues escalated to the information security team and ensure appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Develop and maintain ARC documentation and processes.
• Monitor open-source intelligence for potential threats and take defensive actions.
• Run vulnerability scans, interpret results, and follow up with support teams.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to advance automated tools and security processes.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in an IT-related field (experience may substitute at manager’s discretion).
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related technical/professional experience.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
• Good infrastructure and technology experience, including security operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and seek guidance when needed.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Skills

• Experience with ticketing/triage systems.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and vulnerability scanning.
• Knowledge of open-source threat intelligence.
• Technical ability in Windows, Unix, Linux environments, Active Directory, and networking systems.
• Experience with Amazon cloud hosting platforms, VMware virtualization, and malware analysis.

Security

Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a federal security investigation (background check) to obtain a U.S. Department of the Interior Public Trust clearance prior to the start date. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen to work in support of a federal agency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montech Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not all inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned to the Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Security Analyst I/II.