Jr Cybersecurity Analyst

-Hybrid in Downtown Dallas

Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst Our client is looking to add to our dedicated Cybersecurity team. The Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst role targets those newer to the Cybersecurity/InfoSec community, are eager to learn, are ready to tackle the front-line security alerts and incident response. This is a hands-on role with a variety of security toolsets. A successful candidate will need to have a strong understanding of basic security principles and be able to handle multiple parallel tasks while being detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• First level response to security monitoring systems/tools
• Investigate security incidents, participating in remediation activities as needed, and reporting as required
• Investigate and respond to end user phishing reports
• Assist with Vulnerability Assessment scan remediation
• Assist with Identity and Access Management policy enforcement
• Assist with identity lifecycle management
• Assist with Identity Governance activities
• Assist with emerging threat research
• Consult with others on the analysis and remediation of security alerts
• Participate in and support incident response situations
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years in a security focused role
• Experience with some of the following tools: Active Directory/Entra AD, SIEM/Splunk/Azure Sentinel, Public Cloud Providers (AWS/Azure), Vulnerability Management Platforms (Nessetc), EDR tools, Microsoft CloudApp Security, Email security platforms (Mimecast).
• Knowledge of the nature and sources of network security threats and methodologies/technical requirements for devising solutions.
• Knowledge of industry standards for network security and operating procedures. Proven ability to develop policy and procedure documentation.
• Basic understanding of Security Awareness principles and can educate end users.
• Ability to identify and eliminate network intrusions and security breaches.

Preferred

• BS/BA/Associates or relevant field experience
• Holds entry level security certificate: Security , Net , ISC2 Associate
• Some experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration test tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and Detail Oriented
• Ability to compartmentalize sensitive information

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