Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - Richmond
About The Position
This is a highly competitive and demanding entry-level role in the cybersecurity industry. The interview process is rigorous, and the job requires individuals who are eager to be challenged in their learning, work ethic, and commitment to being part of a high-performing team. Analysts who dedicate 3+ years to this role can expect to advance into full Cybersecurity Analyst positions, gaining certifications, client exposure, and operational fluency that typically takes a decade to acquire elsewhere. This role is ideal for those who thrive on challenging work, high standards, and a steep learning curve.
Requirements
- Relentless follow-through; ability to finish what you start and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Sharp written communication skills, capable of writing clearly under pressure for clients, teammates, or auditors.
- Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively when answers are not readily available, ask good questions, take a position, and proceed.
- Intellectual curiosity; genuine enjoyment of learning complex, technical material and a desire to understand things deeply.
- High personal standards; ability to hold oneself to a high bar.
- Resilience; ability to handle long days, constructive feedback, and difficult periods without breaking, and to recover and continue.
- Evidence of traits such as follow-through, communication, comfort with ambiguity, curiosity, high standards, and resilience demonstrated through past experiences (work, academics, athletics, military service, side projects, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in varsity sports, team leadership, military service, demanding academic programs, entrepreneurship, or self-initiated projects.
Responsibilities
- Working directly under senior analysts and gaining exposure to the operations of a high-growth cybersecurity team.
- Delivering exceptional service to business clients and their key contacts.
- Managing accounts and acting as a liaison between client needs and internal teams.
- Supporting projects across cybersecurity, compliance, IT, and business operations.
- Learning the cybersecurity field from the ground up and earning industry-recognized certifications.
Benefits
- 10 days of paid time off
- 11 paid federal holidays
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Monthly healthcare stipend
- Gym membership stipend
- Weekly team lunches and in-office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
