Junior SOC Analyst at Master Electronics in US-AZ-Phoenix

Job description

• Bring your curiosity and investigative mindset to Master Electronics as a Jr SOC Analyst , where you’ll help protect the people, systems, and information that keep our business moving. As part of our Cybersecurity team, you’ll connect the dots behind security alerts, support incident response, and gain hands-on experience with modern security tools.
• You’ll build your skills through real-world challenges while developing a foundation for more advanced security responsibilities.
• If you enjoy digging into the details, asking questions, and learning something new, this could be your next step in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts across the EDR/SIEM platform, email security gateway, and secure web gateway, escalating true positives per documented playbooks
• Perform first-pass phishing/email-threat triage (headers, links, attachments) and coordinate takedown/remediation with the team
• Monitor DMARC/SPF/DKIM posture via the team's DMARC monitoring platform and flag anomalies for follow-up
• Document all investigations, actions, and outcomes in the ticketing system with clear, audit-ready notes
• Support incident response under the direction of senior analysts: evidence collection, timeline building, and containment-action execution once approved
• Maintain and follow runbooks/playbooks; flag gaps or outdated steps back to the team
• Participate in on-call/shift rotation for after-hours alert coverage (rotation cadence TBD)
• Assist with routine access reviews, vulnerability-scan triage, and other recurring security hygiene tasks as assigned

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in a security operations, IT, or helpdesk role with security exposure (internship or academic project experience considered)
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and common OS internals (Windows and macOS)
• Basic understanding of the attack lifecycle (phishing, malware, credential compromise) and common detection/response concepts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, alert-driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Clear written communication — this role produces documentation other analysts and auditors rely on
• Exposure to any EDR/SIEM platform (CrowdStrike a plus).
• CompTIA Security+ or actively pursuing it
• Basic scripting (Python or PowerShell) for repetitive-task automation
• Coursework or certification in progress: CySA+, GFACT, or equivalent

Skills

Required

• Common OS internals (Windows and macOS)
• Common detection/response concepts
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear written communication

Benefits

• Stay Healthy: World-class and affordable insurance plans ensure you and your family stay healthy
• Secure Your Future: 401(k) match program where you are vested from day-one
• Invest in Your Education: Tuition assistance empowers you to further your education and career
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other incentives : Access to ComPsych, Healthcare Advocate, Working Advantage Discount Program, and more
• Enjoy Work-Life-Harmony : Paid holidays, PTO accrual, Floating Holiday, and supportive personal and parental leave policies
• Do Significant Good: Company-sponsored donation match 3 for 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to the community, and Employee Resource Groups
• Provide Additional Financial Security: Company-funded and v oluntary AD&D Life Insurance for you and your loved ones
• If you want to learn more about our comprehensive benefits, visit: https://careers.masterelectronics.com/benefits-wellness
• Location: Phoenix, AZ