Cyber Defense Analyst I - Hybrid, Paid Training & Cert Support

Cybersecurity Jobs; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Medical and dental benefits

Certification support

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst I position near Athens, GA with a hybrid/remote setup and paid training.

You will review network traffic, triage security alerts with Splunk, and follow standard playbooks while building a career in cyber defense.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret security clearance, with occasional onsite training days in Athens.

Qualifications

• 0 years experience required
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Motivation to build a career in cyber defense
• Must live within commuting distance of Athens, GA
• U.S. citizenship required; eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Review network traffic and triage security alerts using SIEM tools such as Splunk
• Detect potential cyber threats, support investigations into suspected incidents, and apply standard security playbooks
• Help identify system weaknesses and coordinate with teams to address and patch security gaps

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Motivation to cyber defense

Education

High School Diploma or Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Splunk

SIEM tools

Job description

RTX is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst I position near Athens, GA with a hybrid/remote setup and paid training.

You will review network traffic, triage security alerts with Splunk, and follow standard playbooks while building a career in cyber defense.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret security clearance, with occasional onsite training days in Athens.