SOC Analyst

**Must be a US Citizen**

**NOT Open to C2C/3rd Party Staffing Agencies, Please DO NOT email or contact me**

Our client is a globally recognized leader in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, supporting critical programs across commercial, government, and defense sectors. This organization is known for investing in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives, innovation, and operational excellence while providing employees the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale enterprise environments.

Client Location: Farmington, CT

Jobsite Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 1 day remote

Shift: 4x10 Schedule | Monday – Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Job Title: SOC Monitoring Analyst

Type of Job: Contract

Project Length: 36 Months

Visa Requirement: US Citizen

We are seeking a SOC Monitoring Analyst to support enterprise-level cybersecurity monitoring and incident response operations within a fast-paced Security Operations Center environment. This role will focus on identifying, analyzing, and escalating potential security threats across a large-scale infrastructure while collaborating closely with cybersecurity and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and investigate security alerts and suspicious activity across enterprise systems and networks
• Analyze logs and event data from SIEM platforms, endpoints, servers, firewalls, proxies, and IDS/IPS solutions
• Perform triage, incident handling, escalation, and response activities based on established security procedures
• Support threat detection efforts and assist with troubleshooting security-related events and incidents
• Collaborate with internal cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to improve monitoring and response capabilities
• Maintain and follow operational procedures, documentation, and standard work processes
• Work independently and within a team environment to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume setting

Technologies & Skills Sought:

• SIEM platforms including Splunk and enterprise logging tools
• Network monitoring and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump
• Syslog, NetFlow, and security event log analysis
• Endpoint security tools including Carbon Black, Symantec, McAfee, Forcepoint, and Tanium
• Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, topology, and network security concepts
• Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
• Incident response and security operations experience
• Firewall, IDS/IPS, proxy, and endpoint alert analysis
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Required:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Cybersecurity
• Equivalent hands-on experience or cybersecurity certifications will also be considered
• Certification: Security+

If you’re open to learning more, please respond at your earliest convenience.