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Job Title:

Junior Security Operations Technician (SOC Analyst)

Company:

EntForce MSSP Location:

Newark, NJ Employment Type:

Full-time, Part-Time, Internship Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher) required. Active clearance preferred. About Us We are a specialized Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) delivering 24/7 security operations, detection, and response services to organizations in the space and defense sectors. Our clients operate in highly regulated, mission-critical environments where national security, ITAR, CMMC, NIST RMF, and continuous monitoring requirements are non-negotiable. We protect the systems that protect the nation and we're looking for a sharp, curious junior analyst ready to grow with our new offices in New Jersey. Role Overview As a Junior Security Operations Technician, you will serve as a frontline defender in our Security Operations Center. You will monitor customer environments, triage security alerts, follow established playbooks, and escalate validated incidents. This is a true entry-to-junior level role designed for someone who wants hands-on experience in a high-stakes MSSP environment supporting space and defense missions. Key Responsibilities Continuously monitor SIEM, EDR, firewall, IDS/IPS, cloud security, and other telemetry for anomalous or malicious activity across customer environments Verify hardening in customer environments and help implement security configurations Perform initial alert triage, validation, and prioritization using documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and playbooks Investigate basic security events, correlate logs, and gather initial evidence to support escalation to senior analysts Accurately document findings, timelines, and actions in the ticketing/incident management system Escalate confirmed or high-confidence incidents with clear context and supporting artifacts Assist with basic vulnerability monitoring, phishing analysis, and continuous monitoring activities aligned to DoD and space-sector requirements Support shift handovers, maintain situational awareness, and contribute to process improvement Stay current on relevant threats, especially those targeting defense and space systems

Note:

This is a 24/7 operations role. Rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) are required. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility and ITAR-related work) Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (active Secret or higher strongly preferred) Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, common protocols), Windows and Linux operating systems, and basic cybersecurity concepts Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to follow structured processes under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you will be documenting findings that matter Willingness to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 SOC environment High school diploma + relevant experience, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience/labs/internships) Preferred Qualifications 0-2 years of experience in a SOC, NOC, help desk with security focus, IT operations, or related technical role (internships, labs, military, or personal projects count) CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, or equivalent (DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II baseline preferred) Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic, QRadar, etc.), EDR tools, or log analysis Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK, basic threat intelligence concepts, or incident response frameworks Understanding of compliance environments (NIST 800-X, RMF, CMMC, STIGs, or space-sector security requirements) is a plus Scripting familiarity (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) is helpful but not required What We Offer Direct exposure to real-world security operations supporting space and defense customers Structured mentorship from experienced SOC analysts and engineers Clear path for growth into L2 analyst, detection engineering, or specialized defense/space cyber roles Competitive compensation and benefits package (details provided during interview process) Mission-driven work that directly supports national security and critical infrastructure

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person