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 focused on protecting digital assets and helping clients manage cyber strategy and resilience. You will:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats by analyzing systems and networks for vulnerabilities
• Design and implement security controls, and support secure configuration for applications, cloud, and IoT
• Support threat detection, monitoring, incident response, and crisis management activities
• Perform vulnerability and attack surface management and help reduce ERP platform risk
• Contribute to cyber program development, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives
• Produce technical documentation and analyses for emerging technologies and security improvements
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to clients and collaborate with teams to strengthen security posture

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Who We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

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

• Must be 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: Business Administration; Cybersecurity; Information Security; Computer Science; Mathematics; Informatics; Data Analytics; Engineering; or a related program
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 required (3.2 preferred)
• Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned office (e.g., ~100‑mile radius) and be able to commute daily if required
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average, depending on client and engagement 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

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Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or hands‑on experience in vulnerability management, threat detection, or incident response
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), application security, or IoT security concepts
• Exposure to regulatory, privacy, or data risk frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical findings to client stakeholders
• Demonstrated teamwork and consultative problem‑solving mindset

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What We Offer

• Early‑career development with mentorship, training, and exposure to client projects across industries
• Practical experience implementing defenses, running detection/response, and advising on risk reduction
• Collaborative consultant culture focused on growth, impact, and community contribution

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Location & Travel

• Location: Kansas City, MO (commutable to assigned office)
• Travel: Up to 50% on average (client and engagement dependent)

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Compensation

• A reasonable estimate for the current wage is $85,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, certifications, and other factors.
• The posting may include additional estimated salary data; final offers are determined by the hiring organization.

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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.

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