SOC / MDR Analyst

Veteran Workforce Solutions • Tampa, FL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This 16-week SkillBridge internship, administered by Veteran Workforce Solutions in partnership with Covenant HR, embeds transitioning service members in a live SOC or Managed Detection & Response environment — developing proficiency in threat monitoring, alert triage, and incident response with a strong probability of full-time employment upon completion. The SOC / MDR Analyst SkillBridge participant operates within a Covenant HR employer partner's security operations environment. Under the supervision of a designated SOC or MDR industry mentor, the participant conducts alert triage, SIEM platform operations, threat detection, and incident response support across a 16-week structured program. Training progresses from SOC environment orientation and threat fundamentals through behavioral analytics, threat hunting, and detection engineering, culminating in a live analyst desk capstone where the participant manages real alerts with minimal supervision. The program concludes with a performance debrief, employment offer discussion, and a credentialing roadmap aligned to CompTIA Sec+, CySA+, GCIA, or relevant SANS certification pathways.

Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member within 180 days of separation or retirement
• Must have unit commanding officer approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
• Active Secret clearance preferred; not required
• Must be able to operate in a remote or hybrid work environment
• No prior civilian cybersecurity certification required

Nice To Haves

• Background in signals intelligence, watch-standing, intelligence analysis, or cyber operations strongly preferred
• Relevant MOS/rate/AFSC: 35N, CTN, CTI, 1N4, 1B4, 3D0X2, 0231, 2621
• Personnel with NOC, network operations, or 24/7 shift operations experience from any MOS are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Conduct alert triage
• Perform SIEM platform operations
• Engage in threat detection
• Provide incident response support
• Manage real alerts with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Strong probability of full-time employment upon completion
• Credentialing roadmap aligned to CompTIA Sec+, CySA+, GCIA, or relevant SANS certification pathways

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed