About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

A tech‑savvy, AI‑ready Cyber Analyst who helps protect digital assets, supports client cyber strategy, and contributes to cybersecurity resilience. You will assess systems and networks for vulnerabilities, support monitoring and incident response, help implement security controls, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to reduce risk.

• Develop and assess cyber programs to align with strategic objectives and risk appetite
• Implement processes and technologies to manage regulatory, privacy, and data risks
• Enhance application, cloud, and IoT security and support vulnerability management
• Support cyber monitoring, analytics, crisis management, and incident response
• Advise clients on regulatory, operational, and strategic risk management
• Assist with attack surface management and ERP platform risk reduction
• Contribute to technical documentation, analysis, and solution design for emerging technologies

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The Team

You’ll join a consulting team that embeds technology and security insights into client strategies and operating models. Teams balance technical delivery with clear communication, career development, and community engagement. Our client values learning, collaboration, and measurable impact for clients.

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Required Qualifications

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates beginning or building a career in cybersecurity.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027 with a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the listed majors or an equivalent program
  • Business Administration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Security
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Informatics
  • Data Analytics
  • Engineering
• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required; 3.2 cumulative GPA preferred)
• Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned office (approx. 100‑mile radius) with ability to commute daily if required upon start
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average based on client needs
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment

Preferred experience/skills (helpful but not required for entry-level candidates):

• Familiarity with cloud and application security practices
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning, incident detection/response, and security monitoring
• Basic scripting or data‑analysis familiarity (for security analytics tasks)
• Interest in attack surface management, ERP security, and securing emerging technologies (IoT)

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Location, Compensation & Work Type

• Location: Costa Mesa, CA (on-site / commuter-friendly; travel required as noted)
• Employment type: Full-time / Permanent
• Compensation: The source posting includes an estimated figure of $146,030 per year and notes a reasonable wage estimate of $85,000. Compensation decisions depend on skills, experience, location differentials, certifications, and other business factors. Our client will provide final compensation details during the hiring process.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes represents qualified candidates to our client as a third‑party recruiting partner. We follow third‑party recruiting best practices: clear role expectations, transparent screening, and candidate support through the process. Applicants presented through Careertakes may also gain access to other matched opportunities on our platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.