CYBERSECURITY & SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST

JET Systems; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) with employer matching

Job summary

Jaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems, based in the United States, seeks an entry-level Cybersecurity and Systems Support Analyst. The role blends cybersecurity, information technology, system administration, and compliance, offering exposure to diverse IT tasks under supervision.

Candidates must be prepared to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and be able to work in a hybrid environment in St. Mary’s County/NAS Pax River area, with onsite reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of information technology infrastructure, including networks, endpoints, operating systems, user administration, and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cybersecurity and information technology activities under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Assist with the administration, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networks, endpoints, operating systems, user accounts, and related information technology infrastructure.
• Support user administration activities, including account creation, access changes, permissions review, password resets, and account deactivation in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply foundational cybersecurity practices involving access control, least privilege, secure configuration, patching, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and network security.
• Assist with system and network monitoring, log review, vulnerability scans, security alerts, and the identification or escalation of unusual activity.

Skills

Foundational IT knowledge

Basic cybersecurity concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field

Job description

Job Description

Jaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops,maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. The Cybersecurity and Systems Support Analyst supports the protection, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of company and customer information systems. This entry-level role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience across cybersecurity, information technology, system administration, and compliance activities. The position reports to the IT Systems Administrator and will work under the guidance of experienced technical personnel.

The Cybersecurity and Systems Support Analyst position supports a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility for in-person and remote work based on program and customer needs. Candidates must reside within the St. Mary’s County/ NAS Pax River commuting area and be available to report onsite as required. The role requires effective collaboration with technical and non-technical team members, careful adherence to established procedures, and a strong willingness to learn. An active security clearance is not required at the time of hire; however, the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Compensation and work schedule will be based on experience, program requirements, and company policy. As a valued team member, we provide the following employee benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Life Insurance, Paid Time Off; and a401(K) with employer matching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day cybersecurity and information technology activities under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Assist with the administration, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networks, endpoints, operating systems, user accounts, and related information technology infrastructure.
• Support user administration activities, including account creation, access changes, permissions review, password resets, and account deactivation in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply foundational cybersecurity practices involving access control, least privilege, secure configuration, patching, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and network security.
• Assist with system and network monitoring, log review, vulnerability scans, security alerts, and the identification or escalation of unusual activity.
• Support Windows and Linux system administration, networking, scripting, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation, patch validation, configuration reviews, and follow-up documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity procedures, technical instructions, system inventories, diagrams, checklists, and other operational documentation.
• Collect and organize evidence supporting cybersecurity assessments, internal reviews, customer requirements, and compliance activities.
• Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with applicable organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness, incident response, risk management, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, status, and recommended actions clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Follow established security procedures, protect sensitive information, and promptly report suspected security concerns or policy violations.
• Independently research technical issues, propose practical solutions, identify opportunities to improve security or operational processes, and perform other cybersecurity, information technology, system administration, documentation, or compliance-support duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of information technology infrastructure, including networks, endpoints, operating systems, user administration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity co