SOC Analyst (Junior)

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Req ID: 397368

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a SOC Analyst (Junior) to join our team in Springfield, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary

Join a mission-critical cybersecurity team responsible for protecting our client's enterprise IT environment. In this role, you'll help monitor and analyze security events, identify potential threats, and support incident response efforts across complex federal networks and systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise security monitoring technologies while contributing directly to the protection of systems supporting national security and homeland security missions. Provide first-tier cybersecurity monitoring, event review, alert triage, and initial incident response to protect mission-critical government networks and systems.

Job Duties

Monitor SIEM, endpoint, network, email, and cloud security alerts; identify suspicious activity and distinguish false positives from actionable events.

Perform Tier 1 investigation and initial incident response using approved playbooks; document indicators, evidence, impact, timeline, and actions.

Analyze basic event logs, traffic patterns, and user-reported security events; correlate findings across approved tools and dashboards.

Create, update, classify, and escalate security incident tickets within established response timelines and shift handoff procedures.

Communicate significant incidents to Tier 2 analysts and watch leadership; contribute to operational reporting and situational awareness.

Follow evidence handling, data protection, and classified-system procedures; maintain accurate knowledge-base and SOP contributions.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of SOC, cyber defense, security monitoring, or incident triage experience.

Active cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GSEC, or GIAC GCIH (or another credential validated against the assigned 8140 work role).

Ability to work on-site in Springfield, VA, including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and federal holidays as needed to support 24x7x365 operations.

Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Splunk or comparable SIEM, Microsoft Defender, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, phishing analysis, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Experience supporting government SOCs, sensitive/classified enclaves, or enterprise incident ticketing (e.g., ServiceNow).

Clear written and verbal communication, accurate ticket documentation, adherence to standard operating procedures, and effective coordination during time-sensitive incidents.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $87,428 - $131,142. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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