Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

ISSE Services is seeking a Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This role offers the opportunity to learn and build upon security best practices, security tool administration and maintenance, and other essential security skills. They will collaborate with other SOC team members on security event analysis, incident response, investigations, and various SOC duties as assigned. Growth opportunities are available for candidates who demonstrate initiative, analytical prowess, and critical thinking skills. ISSE Services will provide 24/7 support services. Junior SOC Analysts are responsible for the following tasks:

• Perform 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to security threats.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication throughout all SOC activities.
• Use security tools such as SIEM, EDR/MDR, vulnerability management tools, and compliance tools to monitor and investigate alerts.
• Conduct initial triage to validate alerts and eliminate false positives.
• Follow established playbooks and checklists created by the program security team.
• Create, update, and maintain incident tickets with accurate and detailed documentation in the program’s ticketing system.
• Perform basic containment actions when an incident is identified.
• Escalate confirmed or complex incidents to a Mid-Level SOC Analyst or ISSM/ISSO, depending on the incident response team structure.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 1-2 years in a SOC, security operations, or incident response role.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, and team leadership capabilities.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8140 equivalent certification
• Certifications preferred but not required: GMON, SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, CISSO, Cloud+, GCSA, GSEC, SSCP

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A mission-driven organization where your work directly supports federal programs that make a difference.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability plus 401(k) with company match.

• Generous PTO and 11 paid federal holidays.

• Professional development support, including an annual training and certification budget.

• A collaborative, respectful culture that values both precision and innovation.

ISSE Services is a cybersecurity and mission assurance company supporting defense, aerospace, and regulated industry customers. We specialize in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), cybersecurity engineering, managed security services, and CMMC readiness for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Our mission is to help customers securely enable and accelerate their operations through practical compliance, technical expertise, and mission-focused security solutions.