Jr Security Analyst

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security alerts using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools such as Splunk or SolarWinds to detect potential threats.
• Support vulnerability assessments and research to identify weaknesses within network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and cloud environments like AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Help implement and maintain security controls based on NIST standards, ISO 27000 series, and FedRAMP guidelines for cloud security compliance.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to support the configuration of firewalls (Cisco ASA), IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), VPNs, and other security devices.
• Participate in incident response activities by assisting with threat detection, incident recovery, and system hardening processes across operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Debian, CentOS, and macOS.
• Contribute to the development of system security plans, disaster recovery procedures, and vulnerability management strategies aligned with ITIL and RMF frameworks.
• Conduct log analysis and network support tasks to ensure continuous monitoring of network protocols like TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and DNS for optimal performance and security.

Do you have experience in Research?, We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Jr Security Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding our IT infrastructure, network systems, and information assets. Your energetic approach will help us identify vulnerabilities, monitor security events, and implement effective security measures aligned with industry standards. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in cybersecurity while contributing to our organization’s resilience against evolving threats., * Fundamental understanding of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols, IPsec VPNs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP stack, and Ethernet.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles such as threat detection & response, vulnerability assessment & research, system hardening, encryption methods (FIPS compliance), and incident management.
• Familiarity with security tools like SIEM platforms (Splunk or SolarWinds), open-source scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.
• Experience with network security devices including Cisco routers/switches, Cisco ISE for identity & access management (RBAC), firewalls (Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS systems.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure security including AWS services (EC2, VPCs), cloud architecture best practices using Terraform or Ansible for automation.
• Ability to analyze logs from various sources like Fiddler or New Relic to identify anomalies or potential threats within complex IT environments.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles related to operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix), system administration tasks (GPO management), and virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Citrix. Join us if you’re eager to grow your cybersecurity expertise in a fast-paced environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous learning!

$30 - $40 an hour - Contract