SOC Analyst I: Threat Detection & Response

American Systems; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a SOC Analyst I to deliver tier I cybersecurity support within a SOC environment. You will track threats, analyze incidents, and apply containment measures, escalating to Tier II when necessary. This role supports U.S.

government security missions and requires a DoD-compliant certification path. The position involves documenting alerts, managing incident tickets, and assisting with cloud service incident response design under supervision.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. citizenship required.
• Clearance: Interim Secret orSecret with ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M/IAT II+ within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier I cybersecurity support in a SOC environment.
• Track and report cyber threats, events, and incidents.
• Perform threat analysis and incident containment actions.
• Escalate incidents to Tier II as needed.
• Document alerts and incidents in ticketing system.
• Assist with cloud service incident response design.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS

Firewall

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a SOC Analyst I to deliver tier I cybersecurity support within a SOC environment. You will track threats, analyze incidents, and apply containment measures, escalating to Tier II when necessary. This role supports U.S.

government security missions and requires a DoD-compliant certification path. The position involves documenting alerts, managing incident tickets, and assisting with cloud service incident response design under supervision.