Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

About the role

JCS Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support a fast-paced Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. This role is responsible for helping protect critical IT infrastructure through continuous cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, incident analysis, and security operations support. The successful candidate must possess an active DoD security clearance and will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the security posture of a leading IT and cybersecurity services organization. Working alongside cybersecurity professionals, you will contribute to the identification, investigation, and response to security events while supporting ongoing efforts to improve cyber defense capabilities and operational resilience.

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts generated from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, SIEM platforms, and custom security sensors to identify potential threats, compromises, and unauthorized activity across customer networks and systems
• Conduct Tier 1/Tier 2 security analysis by reviewing large-scale log data, pivoting across multiple data sources, and correlating evidence to support cyber threat investigations and incident response activities
• Investigate and triage security events, escalating validated incidents and high-priority alerts to senior SOC analysts while providing supporting evidence and analysis
• Assist in identifying malicious activity, indicators of compromise (IOCs), attack patterns, and adversary behaviors affecting customer environments
• Document investigative activities, findings, recommendations, and response actions within case management, ticketing, and knowledge management systems
• Support senior SOC personnel in the development and distribution of incident reports, executive summaries, and technical findings to customers and leadership stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to support continuous improvement of SOC operations and detection capabilities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team members to support incident response efforts, threat detection initiatives, and operational security monitoring activities

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Additional relevant experience, military training, or cybersecurity certifications may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, computer network defense (CND), cyber threat analysis, or a related cyber defense discipline
• Experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment supporting security