Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organization looking to add a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to its security team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career security professional to build hands-on experience monitoring, investigating, and helping defend enterprise systems and data while working alongside experienced analysts and engineers in a fully remote setting.

Day to day, you will spend your time watching security dashboards, triaging alerts, and digging into logs to figure out whether something is noise or a real threat. The role suits someone who is naturally curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, someone who enjoys puzzles, stays calm when an alert fires at an inconvenient hour, and wants mentorship from a team that will help turn foundational knowledge into real-world security expertise.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and event logs across endpoints, networks, and cloud systems
• Assist in triaging, investigating, and escalating potential security incidents
• Support vulnerability scanning and help track remediation efforts
• Help maintain and tune SIEM rules, dashboards, and detection content
• Document incidents, findings, and standard operating procedures
• Assist with security awareness efforts and phishing simulation programs
• Support access reviews and basic identity and access management tasks
• Help gather evidence and documentation for audits and compliance requests
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker techniques
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to close security gaps

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or equivalent practical experience
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls
• Familiarity with common operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, antivirus, or vulnerability scanners is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Eagerness to learn and pursue relevant certifications such as Security Plus or CEH
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Home office equipment and internet stipend
• Professional development budget for certifications and training
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Career growth path within the security team
• Collaborative, learning-focused team culture

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