Junior Soc Monitoring Analyst - Farmington, Ct Motion Recruitment - 3.7 Farmington, CT Job Details Contract 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree IP networking Technical troubleshooting support CompTIA Security+ Full Job Description Job Description A large aerospace and defense organization is hiring a Junior SOC Monitoring Analyst to join its cybersecurity operations team in Farmington, CT . This is a great opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional looking to gain hands-on experience within a large enterprise security environment. In this role, you will monitor and investigate security alerts across networks, endpoints, servers, firewalls, and other systems. You will analyze potential threats, determine the appropriate response or escalation, and work closely with other cybersecurity and IT teams to help protect critical systems. You will also assist with incident response, security event analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field CompTIA Security+ certification Must be a U.S. Citizen Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and security operations Knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP and network security Familiarity with Windows and/or UNIX operating systems Understanding of security logs, system logs, and firewall logs Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented technical environment Desired Skills & Experience Experience with SIEM or enterprise logging platforms such as Splunk Familiarity with Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis tools Exposure to endpoint security platforms Additional cybersecurity certifications such as Network+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, or GIAC Cloud certifications or cybersecurity boot camp training Strong interest and passion for cybersecurity What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities Monitor and analyze cybersecurity alerts from multiple security tools Investigate suspicious activity and potential threats Review network, endpoint, firewall, and system logs Escalate security incidents based on established procedures Assist with incident response and security investigations Troubleshoot technical security issues Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams Follow and maintain security procedures and documentation The Offer 36-month contract with opportunity to extend or convert Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite in Farmington, CT Opportunity to join an established SOC team within a large aerospace and defense organization You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Applicants must be U.S. Citizens due to potential exposure to ITAR-related projects.