Babcock & Wilcox · 1 month ago
Junior SOC Analyst
Akron, OH (100)1200 East Market Street - Suite 650
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBabcock & Wilcox is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Center team. This entry-level role focuses on cybersecurity, involving monitoring security systems, analyzing alerts, and supporting incident investigations to protect the organization’s digital assets.
Electrical DistributionEnergyService Industry
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and correlate events from SIEM to identify anomalies or IOCs
Perform initial triage of security incidents and escalate as needed
Assist in the investigation and documentation of security incidents
Support vulnerability management and threat intelligence activities
Maintain logs and reports for compliance and auditing purposes
Establishes procedural playbooks/SOPs to identify threats and escalate incidents
Collaborate with senior analysts and other IT teams to resolve security issues
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
1–2 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity (internships or academic projects are acceptable)
Security+ or other entry-level cybersecurity certifications
Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or log analysis
Basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and security principles
Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Willingness to work cybersecurity incidents after business hours (on-call, if necessary)
Preferred
Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
A minimum of one(1) year resolving email compromise
Company
Babcock & Wilcox
Babcock & Wilcox, based in Akron, Ohio, USA is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for power, renewable and industrial markets.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2022 (2)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$227.5MKey Investors
West Virginia Department of Economic DevelopmentAxos Bank
2025-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $67.5M
2024-12-10Grant· $10M
2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Cameron Frymyer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Gillianne Hetrick
Senior Vice President Corporate Operations
Recent News
2026-01-09
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