Cybersecurity Analyst
JobTarget
United States0–2 yrs18m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Vulnerability managementAuditingLinuxActive DirectoryWindows
- Nice to have
- CybersecuritySIEMNetworking
- Work
- On-site in United States
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Vulnerability management51%Auditing34%Linux30%Active Directory8%of 53 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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The Role
The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for executing the security program, monitoring security controls, tracking and gathering security metrics, analyzing vulnerabilities, promoting security awareness, managing risk, and responding to security threats. This position provides security guidance to project teams delivering business solutions, performs risk assessments of technology-related assets, and researches industry threat trends. Additional duties include maintenance and improvement of the security program.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifies and analyzes security vulnerabilities in systems and applications
- Implements and manages security tools and technologies
- Identifies, assesses, tracks, and develops mitigation strategies for security risks
- Conducts comprehensive risk assessments for new and existing systems
- Develops and delivers security awareness training programs for employees
- Assesses security risks associated with third-party vendors
- Develops, implements, and maintains security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines
- Prepares and maintains comprehensive security documentation
- Collects, analyzes, and reports security metrics to measure the effectiveness of the security program
- Monitors framework controls and regulatory issues (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI)
- Collects and organizes evidence for internal and external audits and assessments
- Advises and assists with operational and information security incidents
- Provides information security input in support of organizational project initiatives
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI)
- Experience working with Windows OS, Linux, and Active Directory
- Experience with cybersecurity tools (e.g., scanners, EDR, SIEM) - preferred
- Proficiency in networking and operating systems - preferred
Qualifications
- College degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience in a related field
- Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in a related cybersecurity role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-starting, and motivated
- Strong documentation skills
- Ability to assess risk and make control recommendations