Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc.

$85K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response.
  • Hands-on experience in analyzing security alerts and supporting threat detection workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system configuration evaluation.
  • Possession of Security+, CySA+, or an equivalent certification.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
  • Active Secret Clearance for U.S. government work.

Responsibilities

  • Execute operational cybersecurity functions.
  • Triage and analyze security alerts.
  • Support continuous monitoring activities.
  • Coordinate incident response actions.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks.
  • Maintain compliance and support threat detection workflows.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year.
  • 11 paid Holidays each year.
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year.
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Public Transportation Subsidies.
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

*This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

*This will be a short-term 6-month position.

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000/year

Work Location: On-site 5 days per week, Washington, DC.
  • Execute operational cybersecurity functions.
  • Triage and analyze security alerts.
  • Support continuous monitoring activities.
  • Coordinate incident response actions.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks.
  • Maintain compliance and support threat detection workflows.


Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in in SOC operations and incident response.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing security alerts and supporting threat detection workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of the NIST RMF and evaluating system configurations.
  • Security+, CySA+, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Incident Response certification (e.g., GCIH) or Cloud Security certification.
  • Specialized training in digital forensics or incident response.


The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:
  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

Salary Description

$85,000 - $105,000/year

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