Entry Level SOC Analyst

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. In this role, you will be on the front lines of our cyber defense strategy-monitoring security alerts, identifying potential threats, and assisting in incident response. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals early in their cybersecurity career who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a dynamic security team.

- Continuously monitor SIEM dashboards and security tools for suspicious activity.

- Analyze security events and alerts to identify potential threats or false positives.

- Perform initial triage of incidents and escalate as needed.

- Assist in the investigation and containment of security incidents.

- Document incident details, timelines, and actions taken.

- Follow playbooks and standard operating procedures during event handling.

- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

- Contribute to detection rule tuning and enhancement.

- Maintain accurate logs and documentation within ticketing systems.

- Generate daily/weekly reports on SOC findings and trends.

- Support continuous process improvements within the SOC.

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.

- Foundational knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).

- Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux).

- Basic security concepts (malware, phishing, vulnerabilities).

- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Cortex, Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) is a plus.

- Familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools (Rapid7, Tenable, Qualys, etc) is a plus.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

- Security certifications such as ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or cloud fundamentals.

- Basic understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP).

- Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.

- Team-player attitude with a collaborative mindset.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.