SOC Analyst I: Fast-Paced Security Operations Career

Buchanan Technologies; Grapevine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan Technologies is seeking a motivated L1 Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Grapevine, TX. This role supports multiple clients in a fast-paced managed services environment and is ideal for an early-career analyst who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working shifts.

You will monitor security alerts, perform initial triage, document findings, and escalate incidents per runbooks.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a SOC or related role.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (phishing, malware, account compromise, endpoint and network security).
• Familiarity with Windows environments and basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls).
• Ability to follow documented procedures, runbooks, and escalation paths.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a shift-based SOC environment and support after-hours or on-call rotations as needed.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts across multiple client environments using SOC tools and dashboards.
• Perform initial triage of security events and elevate confirmed or suspected issues to L2 analysts or team leads.
• Review logs, endpoint alerts, email security events, and identity-related activity for signs of suspicious behavior.
• Follow documented runbooks and standard operating procedures for common alert types.
• Assist with basic incident response activities under the guidance of senior SOC team members.
• Gather relevant information from SIEM, EDR, email security, firewall, VPN, and identity platforms.
• Clearly and accurately document alert details, investigation steps, findings, and escalation notes.
• Prepare shift handoffs and communicate open items to incoming analysts.
• Support client and internal communications with timely, factual updates through established channels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willling to learn

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

PowerShell

Job description

Buchanan Technologies is seeking a motivated L1 Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Grapevine, TX. This role supports multiple clients in a fast-paced managed services environment and is ideal for an early-career analyst who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working shifts.

You will monitor security alerts, perform initial triage, document findings, and escalate incidents per runbooks.