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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Analyst I - **Company:** Smiths Group plc - **Location:** Edgewood, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $76,463.0 - $114,694.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Phishing, Kusto Query Language, Microsoft SharePoint, Simulation Software, EndPointSecurity, Document Enterprise Platform, Information Technology, Nessus, Software Version Control, Servicenow - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us24ccc11b68aa3d616e7cc7ba6af06e8f/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, or related field OR equivalent combination of certifications, internship experience, and demonstrable hands-on skills. Years of Experience: * 0-2 years of professional experience. Internships, lab work, home-lab projects, IT help-desk time, and military IT experience are all considered. Additional Qualifications: * Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 admin center and eagerness to go deeper. * Clear writing skills - ability to take a verbal explanation and produce a procedure a coworker can follow. Preferred Education and Experience: * CompTIA Security+ or A+/Network+ on the path to Security+. * Coursework, certifications, or lab work in NIST 800-171, CMMC, or the Risk Management Framework. * Any Microsoft fundamentals certification (SC-900, MS-900, AZ-900). * Exposure to ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira) or documentation platforms (SharePoint, Confluence). * Basic PowerShell or KQL - willingness to learn is more important than current proficiency. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Microsoft 365 admin center * Defender for Endpoint * Entra ID * vulnerability tracking * Documentation and evidence management * Ticketing systems. ## Description The Cyber Security Analyst I is a growth-track role for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants to work in a real DIB environment, learn CMMC and NIST 800-171 from the inside, and gain hands-on experience with the full Microsoft security stack. The analyst works alongside a senior analyst and the Information & Cyber Security Manager, supporting day-to-day security operations, evidence collection, user lifecycle management, and program documentation. Responsibilities Essential functions - job duties to include but are not limited to; other duties as assigned. Job duties to include but are not limited to; * Security Operations Support: Triage Defender alerts, monitor phishing simulation results, review Entra ID sign-in risk events, and escalate anomalies to the senior analyst. * Vulnerability Tracking: Pull weekly vulnerability reports from Defender and Nessus, update the tracker, and follow up with remediation owners on overdue items. * Documentation and Evidence: Keep evidence folders current for NIST 800-171 and CMMC controls. Update procedures, screenshots, and checklists as systems change. * Policy Support: Assist the senior analyst in drafting and updating policies and procedures; own version control, review cycle, and distribution. * Training and Awareness: Support the monthly phishing simulation program, track completion of annual security training, and follow up with incomplete users. * Tickets and Access Requests: Own the security-ticket queue for access requests, exceptions, and general security questions from the business. * Program Development: Shadow the senior analyst and manager on incident response, audits, and policy work; work toward CMMC RP / Security+ / SC-200 within the first year. * Other Duties: Other duties as assigned., We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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