Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Information Security team. This remote opportunity is for an early-career cybersecurity professional eager for hands-on experience protecting sensitive financial systems and member data in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate is curious, highly trainable, and keen to grow within cybersecurity while working alongside experienced security professionals.

Must Have

• Monitor and analyze security alerts through SIEM, EDR, and endpoint protection tools
• Investigate and escalate potential security incidents
• Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking
• Support phishing detection and security awareness initiatives
• Help maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation
• Assist with access reviews and identity management processes
• Support audits and compliance efforts for regulatory frameworks (NCUA, FFIEC, SOC, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related technical roles
• Understanding of network security fundamentals, malware, ransomware, and phishing threats
• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn, be trained, and grow within a structured security environment

Good to Have

• Experience in banking, credit unions, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
• Industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP (or in progress), or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms
• Familiarity with Rapid7 vulnerability management tools
• Familiarity with Qualys or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender security tools
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability scanning tools

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (Remote)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Information Security team. This is a remote opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional who wants hands-on experience protecting sensitive financial systems and member data in a highly regulated environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious, highly trainable, and eager to grow within cybersecurity while working alongside experienced security professionals.

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Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts through SIEM, EDR, and endpoint protection tools
• Investigate and escalate potential security incidents
• Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking
• Support phishing detection and security awareness initiatives
• Help maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation
• Assist with access reviews and identity management processes
• Support audits and compliance efforts for regulatory frameworks (NCUA, FFIEC, SOC, etc.)

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related technical roles
• Understanding of:
• Network security fundamentals
• Malware, ransomware, and phishing threats
• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn, be trained, and grow within a structured security environment

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in banking, credit unions, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred
• Industry certifications highly preferred:
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP (or in progress)
• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Familiarity with:
• GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms
• Rapid7 vulnerability management tools
• Qualys (assumed “Quantitate”) or similar platforms
• Microsoft Defender security tools
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability scanning tools