Cybersecurity Analyst I

Cybersecurity Jobs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and nine holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst I to support routine security operations across Windows and Linux environments, focusing on Ubuntu, RHEL, and Debian-based systems. The role involves health checks, asset management, IAM support, and scripting.

The candidate should have an Associate’s degree in a related field, 1 year of IT infrastructure experience, and familiarity with IAM, virtualization, and endpoint security. On-site work in Fayetteville is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in computer information systems or a related technical field.
• 1 year of IT infrastructure experience including Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with identity and access management, virtualization, endpoint security, and monitoring tools.
• Preferred: Active Directory, Okta, CrowdStrike, and virtualization technologies.
• Preferred: Certifications such as A+, Linux+, Security+, LPIC-1.

Responsibilities

• Run routine system and cybersecurity health checks and escalate issues that require action.
• Maintain asset inventory and configuration records for assigned systems.
• Assist with hardware lifecycle activities including server deployment, replacement, and decommissioning.
• Support IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, and Active Directory; IAM lifecycle management.
• Contribute to security posture initiatives such as system hardening and policy enforcement.
• Assist with user account administration and enterprise access control systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot endpoint security platforms.
• Perform patching and vulnerability remediation for security compliance.
• Support Windows and Linux server environments (Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian).
• Support virtualization and automation using Python, PowerShell, and AI.
• Assist in monitoring, alerting, and visualization platforms.

Skills

Communication

Headless UI

Linux basics

Windows servers

IAM basics

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Associate’s degree in computer information systems or related field

Tools

Okta

CrowdStrike

Active Directory

Job description

Cybersecurity Analyst I supports routine security operations and IT health checks across Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Run routine system and cybersecurity health checks and escal... issues that require further action
• Maintain accurate asset inventory and configuration records for assigned systems
• Assist with hardware lifecycle activities, including server deployment, replacement, and decommissioning
• Support identify and access management (IAM) solutions, including Single Sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Active Directory, plus IAM lifecycle management
• Contribute to security posture initiatives such as system hardening, policy enforcement, and IT operational governance
• Assist with user account administration, permissions, group policies, and enterprise access control systems
• Configure and troubleshoot endpoint security platforms
• Perform patching and vulnerability remediation activities to support security compliance and operational integrity
• Support and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, with primary focus on Ubuntu, RHEL, and Debian-based systems
• Support virtualization infrastructure and automation/scripting solutions using Python, Powershell, and AI
• Assist in implementing, maintaining, and optimizing monitoring, alerting, and visualization platforms
• Apply and maintain working knowledge of networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, and routing
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for end users and admins
• Collaborate in Agile development workflows and participate in project management processes
• Complete all assigned IT and Security training

Requirements

• Effective communication of technical information verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, technical staff, and non-technical end users
• Comfort working in head-less user interfaces
• Basic Linux architecture understanding is required
• Valid driver’s license without violation, since violations would prohibit insurability

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate’s degree in computer information systems or a related technical field
• Experience: 1 year of experience with IT infrastructure including Windows and Linux server environments, identity and access management, virtualization platforms, endpoint security solutions, and systems monitoring tools
• Preferred: Active Directory, Okta, CrowdStrike, and virtualization technologies
• Preferred certifications: A+, Linux+, Security+, LPIC-1
• Preferred: Relevant work experience in systems administration, infrastructure management, or IT operations (in place of degree)

Technologies

• Windows, Linux, Active Directory
• Okta, CrowdStrike, Single Sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Virtualization technologies
• Python, Powershell, AI
• Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian-based systems
• TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, routing
• Agile
• Linux+, Security+, A+, LPIC-1

Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with robust employer matching contributions
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays
• Paid parental leaveDisability benefits and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

External Relationships

• Vendors: Evaluate and order new equipment; report equipment malfunctions; resolve hardware and software issues; keep updated on current technology

Other Requirements

• Handle IT-related equipment and routine office equipment
• Office environment with higher and/or longer noise level than average
• Weekends, evening hours, overtime, and/or overnight travel may often be necessary

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Normal vision and hearing required
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Location: Fayetteville, AR (onsite). Experience: 1+ years. Education: Associate’s degree in computer information systems or a related technical field.