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Babcock & Wilcox · 1 month ago

Junior SOC Analyst

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Babcock & 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, with responsibilities including monitoring security systems, analyzing alerts, and supporting incident investigations to safeguard the organization’s digital assets.

Electrical DistributionEnergyService Industry

No H1B

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

Security+ certificationSIEM toolsIncident responseScripting PythonScripting PowerShellCloud security AWSCloud security AzureCloud security GCPNetworking conceptsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

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

A minimum of one(1) year resolving email compromise

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

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.

Founded in 1867

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees