Junior SOC Operations Analyst

Location: Huntsville, AL | Full-Time | Rotating shift schedule

About the role

We are seeking a Junior SOC Operations Analyst to support Watch-Floor Operations. This role is critical to our Security Operations Center (SOC), providing 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and response to security events and threats across our enterprise.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM).
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

About Cintel, Inc

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support. We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value-focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork.

Culture

Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self-organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill-defined problems (i.e., thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers who are self-motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack-of-all-trades and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.