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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - **Company:** PeopleTec Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Forensics, Data Files, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Network Forensics, Windows PowerShell, Security Software, SQL Databases, System Programming, Wireshark, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cisco - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87606152/1 ## About the Role * CompTIA Security+ Certification * Computer Science * Digital Forensics * IT Network Experience * Systems Programming * Digital Media Forensics * Experience with Kali Linux and associated tools * Programming in Python, Java, C, Assembly, SQL, PowerShell, Bash * Travel: 10 % * Must be a U.S. Citizen Education Requirements: * Bachelors Degree in Computer Forensics or related field Desired Skills: * Conceptual Knowledge in the following areas: Cisco devices, Ubuntu, Suricata, IDS, SQL, Wireshark, Firewalls, NIST Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Traffic Analysis, Threat Hunting, Alert Triage ## Description Organizes access to computer data files, evaluates data file use, and updates computer security files to keep them up to date. * Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions. * Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause. * Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan, and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues. * Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions. * Installs and operates security software and measures to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. * Identifies current security threats, predicts future attacks, and designs a security incident response program with a documented plan of action to take if a security incident occurs. * Remediates security incidents, and works with upper management to prepare for potential business repercussions. * Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses. * Performs threat hunting and provides reports that identify potential risks to clients systems and networks. * Participates in network and system penetration testing events to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities and works with management to develop executive level reports to client personnel. * Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases. * Works with management to develop best practices. * Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards. * Trains staff on network and IT security procedures. * Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses. * Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases. * Works with management to develop best practices. * Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards. * Audits policies and controls constantly, monitors systems for security gaps, designs effective solutions, and provide reports to management and executive staff. ## Related Videos - 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