SOC Analyst / 2nd or 3rd Shift / Hybrid onsite in Farmington CT

A leading aerospace and defense organization is hiring SOC Analysts in Farmington, Connecticut, just outside Hartford. This is a contract opportunity supporting a Security Operations Center responsible for monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats in real time. The team is hiring for both 2nd shift (12 PM-8 PM) and 3rd shift (11 PM-7 AM), with schedules of Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Weekend shifts are remote.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term cybersecurity career in the aerospace and defense industry. Analysts gain exposure to real-world security events, including activity associated with sophisticated international threat actors. The SOC has also become a strong internal talent pipeline, with other security teams recruiting analysts as they gain experience. The organization may also provide Secret clearance sponsorship for qualified employees.

Required Skills & Experience

• Foundational knowledge of network security and cybersecurity concepts
• Understanding of TCP/IP protocols and network communications
• Understanding of firewalls, including their role in monitoring, filtering, and securing network traffic
• Ability to analyze security events and identify potentially suspicious activity
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Willingness to work either 2nd or 3rd shift
• Ability to work a Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday schedule

Desired Skills & Experience

• CompTIA certification, such as Security+, Network+, or CySA+
• Previous experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Familiarity with network monitoring, incident response, security alerts, or threat analysis
• Understanding of common network protocols, ports, and services
• Exposure to SIEM, endpoint security, IDS/IPS, or other security-monitoring technologies
• Interest in building a career within aerospace, defense, or enterprise cybersecurity

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Security event and threat monitoring
• 30% Network security analysis, including TCP/IP traffic
• 20% Alert investigation and incident response
• 10% Documentation, escalation, and coordination with other security teams

Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor the SOC environment for cybersecurity threats and suspicious activity
• Investigate and triage security alerts in real time
• Analyze network activity using knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, ports, and protocols
• Identify potential threats and escalate incidents according to established procedures
• Document security events, findings, and response activities
• Work alongside security professionals supporting a large aerospace and defense environment
• Develop hands-on SOC experience that can create opportunities to advance into other internal cybersecurity functions

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