Associate Cybersecurity Analyst | Early Career

Momentum•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level security role for a recent graduate ready to learn by doing. You will support day-to-day security operations across a holding company and portfolio of businesses, working directly alongside the Cybersecurity Operations Engineer and GRC & Risk Analyst on monitoring, vulnerability tracking, audit activities, and compliance support. The work is real from week one — defined runbooks, close mentorship, and clear escalation paths. The goal is a well-rounded practitioner who can specialize in either security operations or GRC within 12–18 months. We operate at 100% internal AI adoption. Using AI tools daily is expected from day one. Join us in this full-time role, based in our Dallas Office at the Link: 2601 Olive Street, Dallas, TX. Be part of a vibrant community where amazing people, data & insights, and perpetual innovation converge to shape the future of digital commerce!

Requirements

Graduated in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026 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

Certifications 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.
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.