MANTECH is a company at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. They are seeking a motivated Tier 1 Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Cybersecurity Operations Center team in Boulder, CO, responsible for monitoring security alerts and maintaining logs to protect critical government infrastructure.
Monitor security consoles and identify security platform alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, etc.) for potential malicious activity
Perform initial analysis and triaging of security events to determine severity and impact
Maintain detailed logs of activity and create initial incident reports for escalation to incident responders and other team members
Review network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies
Assist with the health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors
Coordinate with team members and shift leads to ensure a seamless handoff between night and day operations
This position requires shifts that may include days, nights, and/or weekends to ensure continuous coverage. Examples include: Saturday & Sunday: 12-hour night shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM). Weekdays: Two additional 8-hour shifts (to be scheduled) to complete a 40-hour work week. Monday – Friday: shifts may be 8am – 4pm, 4pm to 12 midnight, or 12 midnight to 8am
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent military/professional experience) is preferred
0-2 years of experience in a SOC, NOC, or technical support environment
Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking and common protocols
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
Exposure to security tools like Splunk, ArcSight, Sentinel or others is a plus
Basic understanding of Security alerts, logs, and event analysis
Basic understanding of common attack types (phishing, malware, brute force, lateral movement)
Must be able to consistently work the 12-hour weekend night shift (Sat/Sun 8 PM - 8 AM) and/or other assigned shifts
Must be a US Citizen with a current/active secret clearance
Preferred
Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or similar is preferred
Active Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Short-term and long-term Disability
Retirement and Savings
Learning and Development opportunities
Wellness programs
Other optional benefit elections
MANTECH is a technology company that offers cyber, IT, and data analytics technologies and solutions for security programs.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1968
Herndon, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
https://www.mantech.com
MANTECH is a technology company that offers cyber, IT, and data analytics technologies and solutions for security programs.
