Cyber Security Operations Analyst

MANTECH•Boulder, CO

3h•$63,500 - $105,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Tier 1 Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) team in Boulder, CO. This role is vital for providing 24/7/365 coverage to protect critical government infrastructure. MANTECH is a company that provides advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies, focusing on Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics, and Software Development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent military/professional experience) is preferred.
0-2 years of experience in a SOC, NOC, or technical support environment.
Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking and common protocols.
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Exposure to security tools like Splunk, ArcSight, Sentinel or others is a plus.
Basic understanding of Security alerts, logs, and event analysis.
Basic understanding of common attack types (phishing, malware, brute force, lateral movement).
Must be able to consistently work the 12-hour weekend night shift (Sat/Sun 8 PM - 8 AM) and/or other assigned shifts.
Must be a US Citizen with a current/active secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or similar is preferred.
Active Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Monitor security consoles and identify security platform alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, etc.) for potential malicious activity.
Perform initial analysis and triaging of security events to determine severity and impact.
Maintain detailed logs of activity and create initial incident reports for escalation to incident responders and other team members.
Review network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies.
Assist with the health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors.
Coordinate with team members and shift leads to ensure a seamless handoff between night and day operations.