Cybersecurity Analyst, Associate (Entry Level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Cybersecurity Operations Center and contribute directly to the protection of the IT environment that supports the Naval Reactors Program. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, technically diverse environment alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals. You'll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise security tools, real-time threat monitoring, and incident response activities that safeguard critical mission systems. If you're eager to develop your cybersecurity skills in a high-impact, mission-driven setting, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Knowledge of cybersecurity methodologies, processes, and technologies such as threat hunting, phishing analysis, data loss prevention, log analysis, SOAR, and SIEM administration.
Strong understanding of cloud security tools and services, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Azure Automation, and Azure Policy.
Experience in two or more of the following areas: Intrusion Prevention Systems, SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, malware analysis, digital forensics, incident response, or operating system/network exploitation concepts.
Previous professional or intern/co-op experience in cybersecurity or IT.
Excellent writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or AI are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond in real time to security tools (SIEM, IDS, IPS, firewalls, EDR), networks, and systems to identify potential incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Perform initial triage and investigation to assess and respond to possible security events.
Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and cross-functional IT teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with security systems and tooling.
Represent cybersecurity professionally on cross-functional IT project teams.
Support operations within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC).