Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Looking for a Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst to join a Security Operations Center (SOC) supporting vulnerability management, alert triage, and email security operations. This is a remote, contract position requiring availability during Pacific Standard Time (PST) business hours, with an initial engagement of 6 months. The interview process consists of a first-round virtual interview and, if applicable, a second-round take-home technical assessment., * Support the Tenable vulnerability management platform as part of daily vulnerability management operations.

• Act as the first line of defense in the Security Operations Center (SOC), triaging, investigating, and escalating alerts across the environment.
• Support cross-functional teams that own and manage various assets.
• Provide assistance and guidance to end users as needed.
• Assist with Proofpoint email security alerts, including investigation of potentially malicious or infected emails.
• Monitor dark web intelligence alerts and escalate when appropriate.
• Perform general SOC responsibilities such as threat monitoring, event triage, incident tracking, and basic security ticketing.

Required:

• Entry-level candidate with 2 years of experience in vulnerability management, SOC operations, or related security tasks.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management tools (Tenable strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with Proofpoint or similar email security tools.
• Understanding of core security concepts, including alert handling, basic incident response, and ticketing workflows.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours.

Preferred:

• Security certifications (e.g., Security , CySA , CEH).
• Experience in healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, PII, and related compliance considerations.