Launch Graduate Program: Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Momentum•Dallas, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Momentum is seeking a dynamic and growth-minded individual to join us in the role of Associate Cybersecurity Analyst. This role is designed for recent graduates and is part of the Momentum Launch Program, a cohort-based early career experience that combines hands-on training, mentorship, and meaningful work to accelerate professional growth. The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst will play a key role on the IT team, supporting monitoring, vulnerability tracking, audit activities, and compliance support. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based at our Dallas headquarters. The Launch Program is Momentum’s premier early career initiative, offering a comprehensive onboarding experience for recent graduates joining our full-time, in-person roles in Dallas, Texas. This program equips participants with essential skills, knowledge, and connections through workplace orientation, team integration, and targeted training sessions. With ongoing support and training opportunities, the Launch Program ensures a smooth transition into your new role.

Requirements

Graduates in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts: CIA triad, common attack types, network fundamentals, and basic security controls.
Exposure to GRC concepts - SOC 2, NIST CSF, or compliance frameworks - through coursework, certification study, or internship.
Strong written communication. You document clearly and completely.
Active daily use of AI tools - at Momentum, we have 100% internal AI adoption.
Genuine curiosity about security: threat news, home labs, security blogs.

Nice To Haves

Security+ or equivalent entry-level certification: CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate, or similar.
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, or MDR tooling through coursework, labs, or CTF competitions.
Exposure to CrowdStrike, Okta, Jamf, or similar enterprise security tooling.
Basic scripting or automation in Python, Bash, or PowerShell applied to a security or IT task.
Internship or co-op experience in IT, security operations, or GRC.

Responsibilities

Review alerts in MDR/SOC tooling. Identify false positives and escalate suspicious activity to the Cybersecurity Operations Engineer per defined runbooks.
Monitor security dashboards during assigned windows. Document findings clearly for handoff and maintain accurate alert disposition records.
Support the development and refinement of triage runbooks as you build environment familiarity.
Run scheduled vulnerability scans across defined asset groups. Validate and categorize findings under guidance.
Track remediation progress and update the vulnerability register. Flag overdue patch management SLAs for escalation and help generate leadership reports.
During active incidents, gather requested evidence, document timelines, and support investigation tasks under direct guidance.
Maintain IR documentation: logs, timelines, and post-incident notes. Participate in tabletop exercises as observer and note-taker.
Collect and organize audit evidence for SOC 2 and ITGC activities. Complete control checklists accurately and on schedule under GRC Analyst direction.
Support client security questionnaire responses by gathering documentation and evidence from internal systems.
Assist with policy attestation tracking, vendor risk register updates, and NIST CSF remediation documentation.
Support KnowBe4 campaign administration: track completion rates, pull reporting data, and flag non-completion for follow-up.
Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks, findings, and escalations. Use AI tools to accelerate documentation and draft initial content for senior review.