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

This entry-level Security Analyst (Tier 1 SOC) will join our client’s Security Operations Center to monitor security alerts, triage potential incidents, and escalate confirmed threats. You will learn to use XDR/SIEM tooling, follow incident playbooks, and document investigations to improve detection and response.

• Monitor and analyze security events using SentinelOne and other XDR/endpoint tools
• Triage alerts, identify false positives, and escalate verified incidents to Tier 2
• Track and document investigative steps and alert resolution in the ticketing system
• Follow incident response playbooks and assist in building runbooks for common scenarios
• Assist with phishing, malware, and account misuse investigations
• Participate in SOC training exercises and continuous improvement activities

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Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate incident documentation and status updates
• Use ConnectWise Manage (or similar ticketing) for case management and communication
• Support alert tuning and provide feedback on tool effectiveness
• Collaborate with Tier 2 analysts to learn containment and remediation workflows
• Contribute to periodic reporting and trend analysis

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Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Strong interest in IT security, incident response, and compliance
• Basic understanding of common security concepts (malware, phishing, access controls)
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation skills, and critical thinking

Preferred

• 0–1 years in a security, NOC, or help-desk support role
• CompTIA Security+ (required or in progress)
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security controls, SentinelOne, or other XDR/endpoint tools
• Experience with SIEM platforms and ticketing systems

Soft skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Eagerness to learn and follow direction
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year (based on experience)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and 401(k)
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday; participation in on-call rotation or extended shift coverage as needed

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Location

This posting is for the role located in Brooklyn, NY. The position is in-person at our Brooklyn site; relocation or multi-site assignments will be communicated by the client if applicable.

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Equal Employment & Accommodations

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities; please request accommodation during the recruiting process.

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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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