Security (SOC) Analyst - No C2C

Top Skills' Details
3-5+ Years experience in...

• Microsoft E5 security tools, Azure security, and Microsoft 365 Defender/Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR).
• Security Operations & Incident Response | Ability to own day to day SOC tasks, alerts, investigations, threat monitoring, vulnerability scanning (Tenable), and remediation.
• NIST-aligned Security Knowledge

Description

• This position is responsible for protecting internal information systems, data, and services.
• The role emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, availability, transparency, and compliance with government regulations, while supporting internal staff.
• This position operates within a risk-managed, compliance-driven framework.
• Success is measured by risk reduction, service continuity, audit readiness, and public trust.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats targeting networks, endpoints, cloud services, and applications.
  • Example: Reviewing alerts in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365 to identify suspicious process execution, malicious email payloads, or abnormal endpoint behavior
• Triage alerts from SIEM, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), email security, and network security tools.
  • Example: Correlating Microsoft Defender XDR incidents with Entra ID risky sign ins to determine whether a phishing email led to credential compromise and lateral movement.
• Lead or support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reporting.
  • Example: Isolating an endpoint via Defender for Endpoint, forcing password resets through Entra ID, and validating remediation before restoring user access.
• Maintain incident response playbooks aligned with government standards.
  • Example: Documenting response steps for phishing, malware, and risky sign in incidents using Microsoft native telemetry and audit logs.

2. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Support compliance with applicable frameworks and mandates, such as:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIST SP 800-53 / 800-61 / 800-171 / 800-63B (as applicable)
• Records retention
• CIS Benchmarks
• Participate in audits and assessments

3. Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and risk analysis.
• Coordinate remediation with IT operations and vendors.
• Track emerging threats relevant to government and legislative bodies

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.