Junior Cyber Security Analyst
nexacode
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About the Role
- Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
- Company: nexacode
- Location: USA
- Work Mode: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Blue Team / SOC: Monitor security alerts, analyze logs, investigate threats, and support incident response.
- Red Team / Ethical Hacking: Assist with authorized penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security testing.
- Security Tools: Work with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
- Threat Analysis: Identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Network Security: Support firewall monitoring, endpoint security, and network traffic analysis.
- Documentation: Prepare security reports, document findings, and recommend remediation actions.
- Collaboration: Work with cybersecurity engineers, SOC analysts, and penetration testers.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience: 0–1 year of full-time professional cybersecurity experience.
- No prior professional cybersecurity experience required.
- Candidates with academic projects, internships, hands-on labs, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or CTF experience are encouraged to apply.
- Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, and common cyber threats.
- Familiarity with Blue Team, Red Team, SOC operations, and ethical hacking concepts.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, Windows, and Linux.
- Exposure to tools such as Splunk, Nmap, Kali Linux, Wireshark, or Burp Suite.
- Understanding of OWASP Top 10, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
- Basic Python, Bash, or PowerShell knowledge is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Equivalent bootcamp training, certifications, or hands-on project experience may also be considered.
- Preferred Certifications (Optional):
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- eJPT