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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operations Center (SOC) Administrator - **Company:** Teachers Federal Credit Union - **Location:** Hauppauge, NY, United States - **Salary:** $59,280.0 - $71,240.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Information Technology Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Log Analysis, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Malware, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise, Blue Team (Cyber Security) - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c659a7b6a4913631 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field or a minimum of eight years related experience required * Minimum one year experience in cybersecurity operation environment, SOC environments, IT security internships, or related role required * Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) required * Basic understanding of incident detection, investigation, and escalation processes required * Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and log analysis * Familiarity with common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, brute force attacks, ransomware, and credential abuse * Exposure to SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar) is preferred * Awareness of EDR/XDR tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar platforms preferred * Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF is preferred * Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC-200, or Blue Team Level 1 preferred * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical findings required ## Description The Security Operations Center (SOC) Administrator is responsible for administering and maintaining security monitoring technologies, managing security alerts, and supporting incident response activities across Teachers' on-premises and cloud environments. This role ensures the effective operation of SOC tools, contributes to threat detection efforts, and supports the protection of critical information technology (IT) assets., * Administers and maintains Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), email security tools, network security systems, and cloud security technologies used within the 24/7 Security Operations Center * Reviews security alerts and perform structured triage, validation, and categorization of events based on documented playbooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Escalates confirmed high-priority, or complex incidents per policy and procedure * Supports the incident response lifecycle, including detection, containment actions, evidence collection, and post-incident reviews * Creates and maintains incident tickets with detailed findings, actions taken, and recommendations * Supports vulnerability management and threat intelligence teams by reviewing alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and remediation status * Participates in phishing investigations, malware analysis at a basic level, suspicious login reviews, and policy violation cases * Ensures SOC runbooks, SOPs, and escalation paths are followed consistently and contribute recommendations for updates when improvements are identified * Collaborate with other teams including Cybersecurity Operations, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), IT Operations and Applications during investigations * Maintains awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker techniques through training and threat briefings * Performs other duties as needed upon request by immediate supervisor ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)