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

$25 - $27

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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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.