Hiring: Cybersecurity Analyst II/ISSO Company: Spectrum Control Location: Marlborough, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:28:06 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Confluence, DNS, Jira, Linux, PowerShell, Python, Risk Management, SIEM, Secret Clearance, ServiceNow, TCP/IP, VPN About the job Experience: •5 years of hands-on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or IT infrastructure Required Skills: •Monitor SIEM, EDR, email security, and network security tooling for indicators of compromise •Triage and investigate security alerts; determine scope, severity, and false-positive status •Tune detection rules to reduce alert noise and recommend new detection logic •Conduct basic threat hunting using threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise •Review and validate escalations from Analyst I staff •Incident Response & Playbook Development (~20%) •Serve as a first- and second-tier responder for security incidents •Author, test, and maintain incident response playbooks for recurring incident types including phishing, ransomware, account compromise, data exfiltration, insider risk, and production system events Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience •2–5 years of hands-on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or IT infrastructure •Solid functional working knowledge of SIEM platforms, EDR tooling, and vulnerability scanners •Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, firewalls, VPN, and proxy concepts •Operational familiarity with Windows and Linux administration and Active Directory / Entra ID •Understanding of common attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework •Demonstrated strong technical writing ability — able to produce clear playbooks, procedures, and end-user-facing content •Comfort presenting and communicating security concepts to non-technical audiences •Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance •Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GSEC, GCIA, SSCP, or an associate-level Azure or AWS security certification Compensation: •$85,000 - $120,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!