Cybersecurity Analyst
MANTECH
Boulder, CO0–5 yrs8h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 00:22 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 13 Nov, 06:12 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 5 years · Diploma
- Must know
- CybersecurityOperationsNetwork securityLinuxNetworkingWindows
- Nice to have
- SIEM
- Work
- On-site in Boulder
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Cybersecurity79%Operations53%Linux39%Network security35%of 57 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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MANTECH
Boulder, CO
About the Role
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to support 24/7/365 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) operations, protecting critical government infrastructure and analyzing platform alerts. This position requires shifts that may include days, nights, and/or weekends.
Potential Shifts:
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM or 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts): 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, or 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring security consoles and identifying platform alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, EDR) for potential malicious activity.
- Performing initial analysis and triaging of security events to determine severity and impact.
- Maintaining detailed logs of activity and creating initial incident reports for escalation.
- Reviewing network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies.
- Assisting with health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors.
- Coordinating with team members and shift leads to ensure seamless handoff between shift operations.
- Working flexible shift schedules, including 12-hour weekend night shifts (Sat/Sun 8 PM - 8 AM) or assigned weekday shifts to complete a 40-hour work week.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking, common protocols, and Windows/Linux operating systems.
- Understanding of security alerts, logs, event analysis, and common attack vectors (phishing, malware, brute force, lateral movement).
- Ability to work required shift schedules as assigned, including night and weekend hours.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; OR an Associate degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of equivalent military/professional experience.
- Preferred: Experience in a SOC, NOC, or IT-related technical support environment.
- Preferred: Active Security, CySA, GCIH, or similar industry certification.
- Preferred: Experience with enterprise security tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, or Sentinel.
Clearance Requirements
- Current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.