Soc Analyst I - Hartford, Ct

We are a well-established aerospace and defense company adding a Junior SOC Analyst to our cybersecurity operations team in Hartford, CT. This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career seeking real-world experience in a structured enterprise security environment.

About the role

You’ll be part of a team responsible for reviewing security activity across the organization, investigating unusual behavior, and helping determine when an event needs to be escalated. The position offers hands-on exposure to enterprise networks, endpoints, servers, firewalls, and security monitoring tools while building a strong foundation in SOC operations and incident response. You’ll work alongside experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals to analyze alerts, troubleshoot technical issues, document findings, and support the organization’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage alerts generated by enterprise security tools
• Investigate suspicious network, endpoint, and system activity
• Analyze logs from firewalls, servers, endpoints, and other infrastructure
• Determine when events require escalation to senior security staff
• Support active security investigations and incident response efforts
• Troubleshoot security-related technical issues
• Coordinate with internal cybersecurity and IT teams
• Maintain accurate investigation notes, procedures, and security documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical discipline
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Foundational knowledge of security operations and common cyber threats
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP
• Familiarity with Windows and/or UNIX environments
• Ability to interpret system, firewall, and security logs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative technical team

Qualifications

• Exposure to Splunk or another SIEM/logging platform
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
• Experience with endpoint detection or endpoint security tools
• Additional certifications such as Network+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, or GIAC
• Cloud certifications or formal cybersecurity training
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in cybersecurity

Schedule

Hybrid schedule – 3 days onsite in Hartford, CT.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

This is a 36-month contract with potential for extension or conversion.