Cyber Security Analyst I - Grow into CMMC & MS Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Maryland is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst I to join our security team. This growth-track role is designed for early-career professionals who want hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack in a real DIB environment.

You will support day-to-day security operations, manage evidence, assist with policy development, and participate in training initiatives while pursuing certifications like Security+ and RP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of certifications and hands‑on skills.
• 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 admin center.
• Clear writing skills to produce usable procedures.
• Preferred certifications and knowledge in NIST 800-171, CMMC or Security+ paths.
• Exposure to ticketing or documentation platforms (ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Security Operations Support: triage Defender alerts and review risk events.
• Vulnerability Tracking: pull weekly reports, update the tracker, follow up on overdue items.
• Documentation and Evidence: maintain folders for NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Policy Support: assist in drafting/updating procedures; manage version control.
• Training and Awareness: support phishing simulations and training completions.
• Tickets and Access Requests: own the security-ticket queue and respond to requests.
• Program Development: shadow senior analyst on incident response and audits; pursue Security+.

Skills

Vulnerability tracking

Documentation and evidence management

Ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, or related field

Job description

Smiths Detection in Maryland is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst I to join our security team. This growth-track role is designed for early-career professionals who want hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack in a real DIB environment.

You will support day-to-day security operations, manage evidence, assist with policy development, and participate in training initiatives while pursuing certifications like Security+ and RP.