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Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

CompanyGunnison Consulting Group
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
About The Company
Since 1994, Gunnison has partnered with the Federal Government to tackle its most ambitious technology challenges. Our 30+ years of success stem from a culture rooted in making the impossible possible. We work collaboratively with our customers to deeply understand their missions and objectives, then apply our domain expertise, industry insights, and strategic partnerships to deliver meaningful, mission-driven results.
About the Role

Description

*This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.


*This will be a short-term 6-month position.


Salary: $85,000 - $105,000/year


Work Location: On-site 5 days per week, Washington, DC.

  • Execute operational cybersecurity functions. 
  • Triage and analyze security alerts. 
  • Support continuous monitoring activities. 
  • Coordinate incident response actions. 
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks. 
  • Maintain compliance and support threat detection workflows. 

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in in SOC operations and incident response. 
  • Hands-on experience analyzing security alerts and supporting threat detection workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of the NIST RMF and evaluating system configurations. 
  • Security+, CySA+, or equivalent. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance.


Desired Qualifications:

  •  Incident Response certification (e.g., GCIH) or Cloud Security certification.
  • Specialized training in digital forensics or incident response.


The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

  • Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
  • Quality is our top priority.
  • Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
  • There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
  • We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
  • We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Key Skills
CybersecurityIncident responseSOC operationsThreat detectionNIST RMFSystem configurationDigital forensicsCloud securityTriageRisk mitigationCompliance
Categories
Security & SafetyTechnologyGovernment & Public SectorConsulting
Benefits
Personal leavePaid holidaysFlexible time off401(k) company matchMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurancePublic transportation subsidiesCertifications and training allowance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The analyst will execute operational cybersecurity functions, including triaging security alerts and supporting continuous monitoring. They are also responsible for coordinating incident response actions and mitigating operational risks.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$85,000 - $105,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
176
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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