Security Analyst - XDR - Jr Level
About The Position
The Junior Security Analyst – XDR supports extended detection and response (XDR) operations for state and local government customers in a highly regulated environment. This role operates within a 24x7x365 security operations model and focuses on monitoring, triaging, and documenting security alerts using enterprise XDR and SIEM tooling. The analyst works under defined procedures and escalation paths, collaborating with senior analysts and internal security teams to support accurate and timely incident handling. This is an on-site, shift-based operational role intended for early-career security professionals with foundational security or IT experience who are looking to grow into a Mid XDR Analyst role.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain CJIS access upon hire, including background check and fingerprinting
- At least 1 year of experience in security operations, IT operations with security exposure, or a related role
- Familiarity with XDR platforms and/or modern SIEM/SOAR tools
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow documented procedures and escalation paths
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
- Basic understanding of common attacker techniques and alert false-positive patterns
- Willingness to learn Kusto Query Language (KQL) or similar query languages
Responsibilities
- Monitor and triage security alerts using approved XDR and SIEM tools
- Perform initial analysis and documentation of security events and incidents
- Follow defined investigation workflows and escalation procedures
- Identify patterns, trends, and potential tool or detection issues and document findings
- Operate effectively within a structured, shift-based coverage model
Benefits
- FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), matching 401(K), short/long term disability, life insurance, and parental leave.
- Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure.
- Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays.
- FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
