$20 - $27
Job Description
A well-established aerospace and defense company is looking to add a Junior SOC Analyst to its cybersecurity operations team in Hartford, CT. This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants real-world experience working in a structured enterprise security environment.
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 giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in SOC operations and incident response.
You'll also work alongside experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals, helping analyze alerts, troubleshoot technical issues, document findings, and support the organization's overall security posture.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical discipline
Active CompTIA Security+ 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
Desired Skills & Experience
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
What You Will Be Doing Daily 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
The Offer
36-month contract with potential for extension or conversion
Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite in Hartford, CT
Opportunity to gain hands-on SOC experience within a large aerospace and defense environment
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
