Job Description
Join CyberShield Solutions as an Entry-Level Cybersecurity Analyst and launch your career in protecting critical digital infrastructure. Based in the heart of New York City, you'll work alongside industry experts to safeguard Fortune 500 clients against evolving cyber threats. This hands-on role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a dynamic security operations center (SOC) environment. Perfect for recent graduates or career changers with foundational IT knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for threat detection and analysis
- Assist in incident response, including logging, triage, and basic remediation
- Perform vulnerability scans and penetration testing under guidance
- Document security procedures and maintain compliance documentation
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Participate in security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns
- Research emerging threats and contribute to threat intelligence reports
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational certification preferred
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and operating systems
- Basic understanding of common security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be authorized to work in the United States