$20 - $27.5
Job Description
A leading organization within a highly regulated industry is seeking a Cyber Threat Monitoring Analyst (Second Shift) to join its Security Operations Center team. This opportunity is ideal for a cybersecurity professional early in their career who is eager to develop hands-on experience detecting, investigating, and responding to security events across a large enterprise environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring security alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, escalating potential threats, and supporting incident response efforts. This position offers exposure to modern security technologies, collaborative team environments, and long-term career growth within cybersecurity operations.
This is a hybrid opportunity located in Farmington, Connecticut.
Required Skills & Experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related field
CompTIA Security+ certification
Strong interest in Security Operations and Cyber Defense
Working knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, network topology, and security fundamentals
Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
Ability to analyze technical information and work within a detail-oriented environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues independently and within a team environment
Desired Skills & Experience
Internship, academic, or professional experience supporting cybersecurity operations
Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or similar enterprise logging solutions
Experience reviewing security event logs, firewall logs, and system logs
Exposure to network packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
Knowledge of endpoint security products such as Carbon Black, Tanium, Symantec, McAfee, or similar platforms
Additional cybersecurity certifications including Network+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, GIAC, AWS, or Azure certifications
Understanding of incident response methodologies and security monitoring best practices
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events generated by enterprise security platforms
Investigate suspicious network and endpoint activity across a large-scale environment
Review events from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, servers, endpoints, proxies, and other security technologies
Follow established incident response and escalation procedures based on risk severity
Document investigations, findings, and response actions accurately
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and technical stakeholders to resolve security incidents
Analyze data from security monitoring and logging platforms to identify potential threats
Contribute to operational process improvement and support Security Operations Center initiatives
Participate in a 24/7 operational environment with second-shift coverage requirements
The Offer
Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion
Hybrid work schedule
Hands-on experience in an enterprise Security Operations Center
Exposure to advanced cybersecurity tools, processes, and threat detection technologies
Opportunity to work alongside experienced security professionals in a collaborative environment
You will receive the following benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
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.
