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 (Information Technology).

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

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry‑Level Cyber Analyst with the Confidential Client you'll support cybersecurity analysis, documentation, testing, and risk tracking while gaining hands‑on experience with modern and AI‑enabled tools.

• Develop an understanding of the client's industry, organization, technology landscape, and cybersecurity objectives
• Build trusted relationships by asking thoughtful questions and communicating clearly
• Collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams to gather, validate, and document business, functional, and technical requirements
• Analyze systems, applications, processes, and data to identify vulnerabilities, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Support functional and integrated testing to confirm solutions meet business and security requirements
• Track and report operational risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and maintain project deliverables such as analysis summaries, reports, user documentation, meeting minutes, user stories, test scripts, and workflows
• Work with technical stakeholders and end users to ensure security considerations are understood and incorporated into solutions
• Assist with evaluating, deploying, integrating, and maintaining software applications, cybersecurity tools, and IT services across lab and production environments
• Communicate findings and recommendations in clear, non‑technical language for cross‑functional audiences
• Use AI‑enabled workplace tools responsibly to organize data, identify trends, and support analysis tasks (with appropriate human oversight)
• Support broader project activities such as usability reviews, training materials, and other lifecycle deliverables

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field) or equivalent exposure to cybersecurity concepts
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD / Public Trust clearance
• Curiosity, professionalism, and a strong desire for continuous learning
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex information
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex ideas for broad audiences
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Exposure to cybersecurity topics, security best practices, AI‑enabled tools, or general technology topics through coursework, internships, projects, competitions, or self‑study (preferred but not required)
• Interest in learning and responsibly using automation and modern cybersecurity technologies to support analysis and delivery

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $52,200 - $95,700 per year (reasonable estimate; final offer depends on experience, skills, and other factors)
• Entry‑level role with structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth
• Work in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, ownership, and inclusion
• Access to modern tooling and exposure to AI‑enabled workflows with guidance on responsible use

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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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