Security Analyst

NTrepid LLC

Ntrepid, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmatively action employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected federal, state/province or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

EOE/AA/MFDV.

US-VA-Herndon

Job :

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Herndon, VA

The SOC Analyst I supports daily cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities in an environment subject to NIST SP 800‑171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements. This role helps protect systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by reviewing security alerts, documenting incidents, and following established security procedures. The position is ideal for an early‑career cybersecurity professional seeking hands‑on experience in a regulated environment.

• Monitor and review security alerts from centralized security tools
• Assist with investigating and documenting security incidents
• Follow documented procedures for escalation and response
• Support endpoint security investigations
• Assist with vulnerability tracking and remediation follow‑up
• Document security activities to support audits and compliance
• Map observed threats to established cybersecurity frameworks

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, or a related technical role
• Familiarity with security monitoring or endpoint protection tools
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain records
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Secret clearance with USG

• Experience in a regulated or compliance‑driven environment
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑171 or CMMC concepts
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning or security alerting tools
• Entry‑level cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+)

• Collaborative high fidelity team environment
• May include on‑call or shift coverage
• Exposure to real‑world security events

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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