SOC Operations Analyst - 24/7 Threat Monitoring & Response

Cintel Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel Inc. is seeking a Mid Level SOC Operations Analyst to support Watch-Floor Operations on a rotating shift schedule. The candidate will monitor enterprise networks in real time, investigate incidents, and document breaches while performing triage and forensic analysis.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. The position emphasizes hands-on use of SIEM tools (Splunk ES, Sentinel), vulnerability assessments, and incident response in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience or training with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with network protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and log analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress operational environment on shift schedules.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer networks in real-time for security issues and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to security breaches, cyber incidents, and anomalous behavior.
• Document security breaches and assess the scope and impact of each incident.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of alerts generated by security tools (e.g., SIEM platforms).
• Conduct forensic analysis of digital artifacts including disk images and log data.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Apply remediation measures to detected vulnerabilities and provide security hardening recommendations.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of firewalls, encryption tools, and other security technologies.
• Generate incident reports and provide input for root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Participate in deployable Incident Response Team (IRT) support tasks.
• Perform dynamic analysis and develop timelines and file signature comparisons during investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Shift work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Cintel Inc. is seeking a Mid Level SOC Operations Analyst to support Watch-Floor Operations on a rotating shift schedule. The candidate will monitor enterprise networks in real time, investigate incidents, and document breaches while performing triage and forensic analysis.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. The position emphasizes hands-on use of SIEM tools (Splunk ES, Sentinel), vulnerability assessments, and incident response in a