SOC Analyst - Boston - AWS/Splunk/Crowdstrike

Kelly Services • Boston, MA • 2h ago

$30 - $50

Job Description A growing organization is seeking a SOC Analyst (Contract-to-Hire) to join its cybersecurity team in a hybrid capacity in Boston, MA . This is a 4-month contract opportunity with strong potential to convert into a full-time permanent position based on performance and business needs.

This role is ideal for a security professional who enjoys threat monitoring, incident investigation, and cloud security operations. The environment is heavily focused on AWS , making prior experience securing and monitoring AWS environments the most critical qualification for success.

The SOC Analyst will work closely with security engineers, infrastructure teams, and IT leadership to detect, investigate, and respond to security events while helping to improve the organization's overall security posture. Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Cybersecurity Analyst role

Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services and AWS cloud environments

Experience investigating security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity

Knowledge of AWS CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, VPCs, and CloudWatch

Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or LogRhythm

Understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls

Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes

Knowledge of common attack techniques and threat detection methodologies

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or Security Specialty certification

Experience with endpoint security and EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender

Familiarity with incident response procedures and threat hunting activities

Exposure to scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Experience in hybrid cloud or enterprise environments

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

100% Hands On

Monitor security alerts and events across AWS and enterprise systems

Investigate suspicious activity and escalate security incidents as needed

Analyze logs and telemetry from cloud, network, and endpoint security tools

Support incident response and security containment efforts

Conduct threat detection and security monitoring activities

Assist with vulnerability reviews and remediation tracking

Document findings, investigations, and response actions

Collaborate with infrastructure and security engineering teams to strengthen security controls

Help improve AWS security monitoring, visibility, and operational processes

The Offer

4-Month Contract with Contract-to-Hire Potential

$30-$50/hour

Hybrid Schedule (2-3 days onsite in Boston, MA)

Opportunity to join a growing cybersecurity organization full-time

You will receive the following benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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