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, technology staffing & workforce solutions (IT staffing).

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

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level cybersecurity analyst role. The Confidential Client will provide training; you'll work with senior analysts to detect, investigate, and help remediate threats.

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats relevant to the organization.
• Use OSINT tools to gather context on threats and adversaries.
• Conduct proactive threat-hunting across network and endpoint telemetry using provided tools and playbooks.
• Review and interpret logs from firewalls, endpoints, and servers to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Investigate alerts, escalate confirmed or suspected incidents to senior analysts, and assist with triage.
• Collaborate to refine and test detection rules (e.g., SIEM queries, Defender for Endpoint rules).
• Collect and document forensic evidence and contribute to containment and remediation activities.
• Maintain and update documentation: incident reports, after-action reviews, hunting methodologies, and playbooks.
• Support patch prioritization and deployment using SCCM, GPOs, and PowerShell; identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Help develop and deliver internal training and simulations to improve security awareness.
• Build foundational knowledge of cloud security controls as adoption increases.

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What We’re Looking For

Required (minimum)

• Understanding of security concepts and basic computer/network concepts.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• 1+ years in an IT or IT-security-focused role (server or network administration, SOC analyst, or similar).
• Experience with SIEM and endpoint security tooling.
• Experience using PowerShell, Group Policy (GPO), and SCCM or other endpoint management tools.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and cloud security concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred).
• Certifications a plus (see Certifications section).

Technical & soft skills

• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work in a mid-size team.
• Willingness to learn security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK) and follow established incident response playbooks.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $25.88 per hour – $30.88 per hour.
• Benefits (may vary by employment status and location):
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by law)
  • Supplemental plans, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary by employment status, length of service, and work location. The Confidential Client may modify benefit plans consistent with applicable law.

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Education & Certifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications (not required but prioritized):
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

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About the Client

This role is with a Confidential Client operating in the technology staffing & workforce solutions (IT staffing) industry. The client provides cybersecurity and IT talent solutions to enterprise and government customers and is committed to developing early-career professionals through training and hands-on experience.

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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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