SOC Analyst I

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. • Lowell, MA

1d • $63,000 - $104,000

About The Position

We are seeking a SOC Analyst to serve as a Tier 2 escalation point within our Security Operations Center. You will investigate and respond to security alerts escalated by our managed detection and response (MDR) partner, handle incidents from triage through closure, and help mature our detection and response processes.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in security operations or incident response
• Hands-on experience with an enterprise EDR platform and a SIEM
• Working knowledge of Windows, Active Directory/Entra ID, and common attack techniques
• Experience with phishing analysis and email authentication (SPF, DKIM,DMARC)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, proxies)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to controlled and export-restricted information

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CrowdStrike, Google SecOps, Microsoft Defender, or similar tools
• Experience working alongside an MDR provider
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or DFARS environments
• Scripting experience in Python or PowerShell
• Certifications such as GCIH, CySA+, BTL1, or Security+

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to alerts escalated from our MDR partner
• Perform incident triage, scoping, containment, and documentation
• Analyze activity across endpoint, SIEM, email, identity, and network telemetry
• Tune detections to reduce false positives
• Write and maintain runbooks and investigation procedures
• Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed