Cyber Security Operations Analyst - CSOA 25-27259


IT - MA - Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts
Locations: Boston, Quincy, Revere, Somerville
Posted On: July 31, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 14, 2025
Pay: $50.00 per hour

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 11 Months
Clearance/Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Overview:

A government-affiliated organization is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join its Information Security team. This role plays a vital part in protecting the organization's digital infrastructure by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. You’ll work alongside a small team of cybersecurity professionals and report directly to the Information Security Lead.

This is a hands-on technical position ideal for someone passionate about cybersecurity, incident response, and continuous threat detection.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Monitoring

  • Respond to alerts from Security Operations Center (SOC), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and identity security platforms.

  • Triage and resolve security incidents and requests via ServiceNow.

  • Analyze system logs, reports, and threat intelligence for actionable findings.

SIEM Management

  • Configure and tune alerts to enhance detection and response capabilities.

  • Maintain and optimize SIEM dashboards, queries, and data quality.

  • Ensure integration and compliance with Common Information Model (CIM).

Threat Detection & Incident Response

  • Conduct proactive threat hunting using indicators of compromise (IOCs), indicators of attack (IOAs), and known threat patterns.

  • Leverage Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) workflows for streamlined remediation.

  • Investigate network anomalies via web proxy and firewall traffic analysis.

  • Support all phases of incident response, including post-incident reviews.

  • Continuously evaluate infrastructure and applications for risk exposure.

Visibility & Compliance

  • Build and maintain dashboards to track key security metrics and performance indicators.

  • Enhance visibility across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.

  • Recommend and implement technical controls for system hardening and content filtering.

  • Audit and verify deployment and effectiveness of security tools and policies.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.

Vulnerability Management

  • Support vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting.

  • Monitor and report on the security posture of systems and applications.

  • Respond to high-impact security alerts, including malware, zero-day threats, and exploits.

Additional Duties

  • Stay informed of the latest cyber threats, trends, and compliance requirements.

  • Provide security solution recommendations based on operational risk assessments.

  • Apply security frameworks and best practices across various domains.

  • Provide end-user support for investigations and cybersecurity awareness.

  • Participate in emergency response efforts and on-call rotations.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity program.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills

  • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence tools

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Passion for continuous learning and cybersecurity innovation

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