Soc Analyst

Description
As a SecOps Technician, you will be a core part of the Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for monitoring security tools, triaging alerts, and escalating actionable threats. Your primary mission is to support daily security operations and ensure rapid, consistent response to suspicious activity and potential cyber incidents. This is a hands-on, tool-driven role primarily focused on real-time detection and response-not policy or governance.
Essential Duties:
Monitor alerts from SIEM, EDR, email, firewall, and DNS security tools
Triage and validate security events to determine severity and next steps
Investigate and remediate alerts; escalate high-impact
Maintain situational awareness of current threats and active incidents
Track and update tickets for ongoing incidents and investigations
Perform health checks and daily reviews of security platforms
Assist in updating detection rules and tuning false positives in security tools
Contribute to alert response runbooks and investigation templates
Support investigation of endpoint and user-based anomalies (e.g., phishing, malware, lateral movement)
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for off-hours alert triage
Perform other duties as directed by SecOps leadership
Skills
Security, Soc, Incident response, Cyber security, Security operations, Threat hunting
Top Skills Details
Security,Soc,Incident response,Cyber security,Security operations,Threat hunting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT operations
1+ year working in a helpdesk, NOC, or security operations environment
Familiarity with core security concepts such as phishing, malware, threat indicators, and intrusion techniques
Exposure to security platforms such as EDR, SIEM, firewall management, or DNS filtering
Ability to document actions clearly and communicate incident status
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.