Security Operations Engineer Jobs in New Mexico
Security Operations Engineer jobs in New Mexico concentrate in defense contracting, federal agency support, and national laboratory cybersecurity, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst to senior architect. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Sandia National Laboratories, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman, which maintain long-term operations in the state. Threat detection, SIEM administration, and incident response are the most consistently in-demand specialties across New Mexico postings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerOracle
Top cityAnthony, NM
Cities hiring3
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor of Science
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Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst
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TekSynap
Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst
Kirtland, New Mexico
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Sr. Security Operations Center Manager
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Oracle
Sr. Security Operations Center Manager
Anthony, New Mexico
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Director of Security Operations
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Oracle
Director of Security Operations
Anthony, New Mexico
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Principal Security Operations Center Manager
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Principal Security Operations Center Manager
Anthony, New Mexico
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Operations Support (Security & Data Management)
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KBR
Operations Support (Security & Data Management)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst
TekSynap·Kirtland, New Mexico
Job functions:
$80k - $110k/yr
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.
Apply now to explore jobs with us!
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
A technical assessment will be conducted during the initial pre-screening for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In support of the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity department, the Cyber Security Analyst will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment.
- Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from a variety of sources across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS and others; to include logs, system images and packet captures to characterize activity, determine root cause, operational impact, and to enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats within the Enterprise Network through the investigation process.
- Perform initial cyber incident triage; to include determining initial scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability; escalating incidents to Tier II analysts.
- The CSSP Detect Analyst will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.
- Must be familiar with the DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).
- Manage and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through escalation.
- Working with the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders.
- The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools and required to perform shift change turnover.
- The CSSP Detect Tier 1 Analyst will collaborate and provide expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM).
- The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. The ability to work effectively within a team is essential, as the analyst will be required to share and discuss information discovered during the research and monitoring process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
- IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better)
- Computing Environment certification desired (Windows 2016, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.)
- Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host-based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model.
- Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS)
- Minimum 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years of IT experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- SANS GCIH or similar certification
- Tanium Interact Module experience
- Wireshark experience
- Open source research experience
- PowerShell and Bash use
- 1 year experience working at a CSSP or DoD SOC
- Familiarity with DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Kirtland AFB, NM
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule:1400 – 2200 EST, Sunday - Thursday
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
- U.S Citizenship Required
- Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
TekSynap
Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst
Kirtland, New Mexico
Added 2w ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$80k - $110k/yr
Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.
Apply now to explore jobs with us!
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
A technical assessment will be conducted during the initial pre-screening for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In support of the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity department, the Cyber Security Analyst will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment.
- Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from a variety of sources across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS and others; to include logs, system images and packet captures to characterize activity, determine root cause, operational impact, and to enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats within the Enterprise Network through the investigation process.
- Perform initial cyber incident triage; to include determining initial scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability; escalating incidents to Tier II analysts.
- The CSSP Detect Analyst will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.
- Must be familiar with the DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).
- Manage and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through escalation.
- Working with the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders.
- The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools and required to perform shift change turnover.
- The CSSP Detect Tier 1 Analyst will collaborate and provide expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM).
- The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. The ability to work effectively within a team is essential, as the analyst will be required to share and discuss information discovered during the research and monitoring process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
- IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better)
- Computing Environment certification desired (Windows 2016, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.)
- Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host-based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model.
- Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS)
- Minimum 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years of IT experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- SANS GCIH or similar certification
- Tanium Interact Module experience
- Wireshark experience
- Open source research experience
- PowerShell and Bash use
- 1 year experience working at a CSSP or DoD SOC
- Familiarity with DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Kirtland AFB, NM
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule:1400 – 2200 EST, Sunday - Thursday
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
- U.S Citizenship Required
- Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security operations engineer jobs across New Mexico.
- Active or eligible DoD security clearance, Secret or Top Secret, required by most New Mexico employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH strongly preferred or required
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Demonstrated ability to perform incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability analysis
- Familiarity with NIST, RMF, and federal compliance frameworks common in New Mexico defense environments
Security Operations Engineer Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security operations engineer in New Mexico?
Start with a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, then earn a foundational certification such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+. New Mexico does not require a state-issued license for this role, but nearly all employers in the state's defense and federal sectors require or sponsor a Department of Defense security clearance. Applying to junior analyst or security operations center roles at national labs and defense contractors is the most direct path into the field here.
How much do security operations engineers make in New Mexico?
Security operations engineers in New Mexico earn a median of about $130,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,100 for the lowest 10% to over $199,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security operations engineers in New Mexico?
New Mexico security operations engineer roles are posted by Oracle, KBR, and TekSynap and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The state's concentration of national laboratories, Air Force installations, and federal agency offices means defense contractors and systems integrators account for a large share of available positions.
Which New Mexico cities have the most security operations engineer jobs?
Anthony, Kirtland, and Albuquerque are the New Mexico cities with the most security operations engineer openings. Albuquerque dominates the market as home to Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, and the bulk of the state's defense contractor footprint, while Santa Fe draws openings tied to state government IT security and federal agency offices, and Las Cruces benefits from proximity to White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico State University research programs.
Are there remote security operations engineer jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, and more than many technical fields, since much of the work involves monitoring dashboards, managing alerts, and responding to incidents that can be handled from any secure workstation. About 0% of security operations engineer openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though positions requiring a clearance and access to classified systems are typically on-site. Threat intelligence analysis and SIEM administration roles tend to be the most remote-eligible specialties in this state.
How can I get hired as a security operations engineer in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a security operations center analyst role, which many New Mexico defense contractors and national labs post as a stepping stone before the full engineer title. Sandia National Laboratories and Leidos both run early-career and recent-graduate programs in Albuquerque that hire candidates with a relevant degree and a basic clearance eligibility. Earning CompTIA Security+ and demonstrating hands-on lab work through a home SIEM setup or capture-the-flag competitions gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to those programs.
Where can I find and apply to security operations engineer jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to security operations engineer jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your clearance level, certifications, and experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit. New postings are added regularly, so checking back often is worthwhile given how quickly cleared positions can close.
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