Security Operations Center - SOC Analyst I # 595

COCC•Rocky Hill, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a SOC Analyst I to join our Security Operations Center team and play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events across internal and customer environments. This role is ideal for someone in cybersecurity who wants hands on experience with modern security technologies while working closely with peers and senior analysts in a 24x7 SOC environment.

Requirements

A foundational background in cybersecurity or information security
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or related experience preferred but will consider relevant work experience and/or certifications
Prior SOC or security monitoring experience
Experience investigating events and incidents within a SIEM
Familiarity with SIEM technology or related security tools
Experience working with logs, monitoring tools, and security workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical findings in clear, detailed language
Experience working in both Linux and Windows environments
Understanding of vulnerability management and log monitoring concepts

Nice To Haves

Security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, or CySA+
Scripting or coding experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts, detections, and events across internal and client environments
Perform triage, investigation, and initial response actions for security incidents
Review logs and analyze security events using SIEM and monitoring tools
Document incidents and produce internal and client facing reports
Escalate incidents to senior analysts when appropriate
Support client service deployments and configuration changes
Participate in threat research and basic threat hunting activities
Assist with detection tuning and false positive review
Follow established procedures and runbooks to ensure consistent response
Support client requests related to security services and configurations
Participate in maintenance windows and security improvement initiatives
Collaborate with peers and management on cybersecurity operations and improvements