Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

In this role, you’ll monitor for security events, assist with resolving moderately complex issues across systems configuration, endpoint protection, and access management, and escalate to senior analysts when appropriate., * Monitor security alerts, logs, and events for potential threats, escalating as needed.

• Assist with investigating and triaging security incidents and suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain security tickets, documentation, and knowledge base articles.
• Support endpoint security, antivirus/EDR tools, and patch management across Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Server environments.
• Help administer user accounts, access controls, and basic identity/permission management.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and tracking remediation efforts.
• Support remote monitoring and maintenance of internal and client systems using management software.
• Document security processes and help maintain workflow procedures.
• Provide phone and remote support for security-related questions from staff and students.
• Occasional on-site visits to client offices for security support functions.

Do you have experience in Research?, This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their cybersecurity career - recent graduates, boot camp completers, or career-changers with foundational certifications are encouraged to apply. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, project-based environment while building real-world security skills under the guidance of senior team members. No prior professional security experience is required - just a strong foundation, a willingness to learn, and genuine enthusiasm for the field., * Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts.

• Familiarity with Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Server technologies.
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+ are a strong plus (or willingness to earn them).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• A team player who stays composed in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• A balance of customer-service soft skills and technical aptitude.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in the cybersecurity field.

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule, * Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
• Parental Leave Program
• New Device Allowance
• Socials, Outings & Retreats
• Culture of Learning & Development (including access to our certification programs)
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work-from-Home Flexibility, The training period is paid and not fixed in length. Depending on knowledge, experience, and performance, it could last no more than three months and no less than one month.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour (commensurate with experience and certifications), * Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About The Academy

With more than 20 years of IT training experience, The Academy is uniquely qualified to help advance your IT career. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional looking to add skills and certifications or you’re starting a new career in technology, The Academy has the training you need. Our Corporate Division trains more than 2,000 IT professionals and developers from over 500 companies each year. Our accelerated IT vocational programs are designed to teach the career skills needed to start a new IT career in just four months - even with no previous technology experience.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently unemployed ?
• Do you live in South Florida (Miami, Broward or West Palm Beach) ?

The Academy is a global leader in IT certification training and development, offering certification boot camp programs in Coding, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Project Management. We are currently hiring a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect our internal systems and support our staff, educators, and clients.