Cyber Security Analyst I

Smiths Detection; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Maryland is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst I to join our growing team in a real DIB environment. You will learn CMMC and NIST 800-171 practices while gaining hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack alongside a senior analyst.

This entry-level role focuses on security operations, vulnerability tracking, evidence management, documentation, and policy support as you develop toward RP/Security+/SC-200 within the first year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, or related field OR equivalent combination of certifications, internship experience, and demonstrable hands-on skills.
• 0–2 years of professional experience. Internships, lab work, home-lab projects, IT help-desk time, and military IT experience are all considered.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 admin center and eagerness to go deeper.
• Coursework, certifications, or lab work in NIST 800-171, CMMC, or the Risk Management Framework; Microsoft fundamentals certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations Support: Triage Defender alerts, monitor phishing results, review Entra ID risk events, and elevate anomalies to the senior analyst.
• Vulnerability Tracking: Pull weekly vulnerability reports, update tracker, and follow up with remediation owners.
• Documentation & Evidence: Maintain evidence folders for NIST 800-171 and CMMC; update procedures and checklists as systems change.
• Policy Support: Assist in drafting policies; own version control, review cycles, and distribution.
• Training & Awareness: Support phishing simulations and track annual security training completion.
• Tickets & Access Requests: Own security-ticket queue for access requests, exceptions, and security questions.
• Program Development: Shadow senior analyst on incident response, audits, and policy work; pursue RP/Security+/SC-200 within the first year.

Skills

Vulnerability tracking

Documentation & evidence

Ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

SharePoint

Confluence

PowerShell

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Cyber Security Analyst I is a growth-track role for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants to work in a real DIB environment, learn CMMC and NIST 800-171 from the inside, and gain hands-on experience with the full Microsoft security stack. The analyst works alongside a senior analyst and the Information & Cyber Security Manager, supporting day-to-day security operations, evidence collection, user lifecycle management, and program documentation.

Responsibilities

Essential functions — job duties to include but are not limited to; other duties as assigned.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Security Operations Support: Triage Defender alerts, monitor phishing simulation results, review Entra ID sign-in risk events, and elevate anomalies to the senior analyst.
• Vulnerability Tracking: Pull weekly vulnerability reports from Defender and Nessus, update the tracker, and follow up with remediation owners on overdue items.
• Documentation and Evidence: Keep evidence folders current for NIST 800-171 and CMMC controls. Update procedures, screenshots, and checklists as systems change.
• Policy Support: Assist the senior analyst in drafting and updating policies and procedures; own version control, review cycle, and distribution.
• Training and Awareness: Support the monthly phishing simulation program, track completion of annual security training, and follow up with incomplete users.
• Tickets and Access Requests: Own the security-ticket queue for access requests, exceptions, and general security questions from the business.
• Program Development: Shadow the senior analyst and manager on incident response, audits, and policy work; work toward CMMC RP / Security+ / SC-200 within the first year.
• Other Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, or related field OR equivalent combination of certifications, internship experience, and demonstrable hands-on skills.

Years of Experience:

• 0–2 years of professional experience. Internships, lab work, home-lab projects, IT help-desk time, and military IT experience are all considered.

Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 admin center and eagerness to go deeper.
• Clear writing skills — ability to take a verbal explanation and produce a procedure a coworker can follow.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• CompTIA Security+ or A+/Network+ on the path to Security+.
• Coursework, certifications, or lab work in NIST 800-171, CMMC, or the Risk Management Framework.
• Any Microsoft fundamentals certification (SC-900, MS-900, AZ-900).
• Exposure to ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira) or documentation platforms (SharePoint, Confluence).
• Basic PowerShell or KQL — willingness to learn is more important than current proficiency.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• vulnerability tracking
• Documentation and evidence management
• Ticketing systems.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $76,463 - $114,694/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at Careers | Smiths Detection .

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