Junior Security Analyst
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Junior Security Analyst to join our growing security team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to build hands-on experience across security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, and security operations. As a Junior Security Analyst, you will support daily security operations, assist with investigations, contribute to system hardening initiatives, and collaborate closely with IT and security stakeholders to help maintain a strong security posture across the organization.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience with Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Foundational understanding of: Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls)
- Foundational understanding of: Identity, cloud, network, and email security
- Foundational understanding of: Cloud fundamentals (Azure or AWS)
- Foundational understanding of: Common cyber-attack types and core cybersecurity principles
- Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell or Python)
- Familiarity with SIEM concepts and log analysis
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms
- 1-2 years of experience as a system administrator/IT support.
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 security tools
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, or endpoint protection
- Industry certifications such as: CompTIA Security+
- Industry certifications such as: Network+
- Industry certifications such as: CompTIA Security+
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and security monitoring tools
- Assist with investigating, documenting, and escalating security incidents as required
- Review system, application, and network logs to identify unusual or suspicious activity
- Support vulnerability scanning activities and remediation tracking
- Assist with endpoint security monitoring and threat detection efforts
- Participate in phishing investigations and support security awareness initiatives
- Collaborate with IT teams to support system hardening and security configuration reviews
- Assist in maintaining and updating security policies, standards, SOPs, and runbooks
- Support patching and remediation efforts to help reduce security risks
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly security reports
- Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices
- Promote security best practices and awareness across the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
