Cyber Threat Monitoring Analyst - CT

$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.