Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
USD 45.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

CISSP
Security+
IT Operations
Analytical Skill
Communication
Reporting
Information Security
Continuous Improvement
Security Operations
System On A Chip
ServiceNow
Threat Analysis
SIEM
Management
Workflow
Proxies
Firewall
Incident Management
Dashboard
Network
Hardening
Auditing
Security Controls
Vulnerability Management
Malware Analysis
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Video

Job Details

Date Posted: 07/31/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 486348

Industry: Government

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Job Location: Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: This position requires on-site 2-3 days a week

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 12

Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 50.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: CISSP, Cybersecurity, Security, ServiceNow, Ticketing Systems

Experience Desired: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (2 yrs)

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CISSP or Security+

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
***Only qualified Cyber Security Operations Analyst candidates located in the Boston, MA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field

Preferred Certification:
CISSP
Security+

Required Skills:
2+ years of experience in IT operations
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Team-oriented with excellent time management

Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to join our dynamic Information Security team. In this role, you'll help safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client digital infrastructure. As a member of our five-person Security Operations team, you'll report to the Information Security Lead and play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and the continuous improvement of our security posture. This is a hands-on technical position ideal for a self-starter passionate about cybersecurity and threat hunting

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Monitoring
Respond to alerts from the Security Operations Center (SOC), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, and identity platforms
Triage and resolve ServiceNow security tickets
Analyze daily system reports and threat intelligence feeds for actionable insights

SIEM Management
Configure and refine alerts to enhance proactive and reactive capabilities
Maintain and optimize dashboards, queries, and data hygiene
Ensure log source enrollment and compliance with the Common Information Model (CIM)

Threat Detection & Incident Response
Conduct threat hunting using IOCs, IOAs, and emerging TTPs
Leverage SOAR workflows for automated response and remediation
Analyze web proxy and firewall traffic to detect and investigate anomalies
Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews
Continuously assess infrastructure and applications for vulnerabilities and risks

Visibility & Compliance
Develop dashboards and reports to track security metrics and tool performance
Enhance visibility across network and endpoint environments
Recommend and implement security improvements, including system hardening and content filtering
Audit and validate the deployment and effectiveness of security controls
Ensure adherence to client security policies and standards

Vulnerability Management
Support vulnerability assessments and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
Monitor and analyze the security posture of infrastructure and applications
Respond to alerts related to malware, breaches, zero-day threats, and trending vulnerabilities

Additional Duties
Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory developments
Recommend security solutions aligned with business needs and compliance requirements
Apply risk management frameworks effectively
Provide professional support to internal and external stakeholders
Offer desk-side support for investigations and user education
Participate in emergency response efforts and provide on-call support as needed
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the client security program

Interview Process: Initial contact by video or in person. The final round of the interview will be in person (face-to-face)

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**


Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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