Cybersecurity Threat Monitoring Specialist

Preferred-Business-Systems,-Inc.; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Business Systems seeks a Cybersecurity Technician I to monitor client environments, analyze logs, run vulnerability scans, and produce security reports. You will work with experienced staff and gain exposure to incident response and audits in a hands-on, entry-level role.

Ideal candidates have IT support background, familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS, and CompTIA Security+ certification or readiness within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT support, helpdesk, NOC, or similar with security exposure.
• Windows environments; familiarity with Linux and macOS.
• Experience working tickets in a queue and documenting work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client systems, networks, and security tools for suspicious activity.
• Run scheduled vulnerability scans and validate results.
• Generate and maintain recurring security reports and incident timelines.
• Support incident response by assisting senior analysts and the SOC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Procedural discipline

Multiple client environments

Education

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR tool

Vulnerability scanner

Job description

Preferred Business Systems seeks a Cybersecurity Technician I to monitor client environments, analyze logs, run vulnerability scans, and produce security reports. You will work with experienced staff and gain exposure to incident response and audits in a hands-on, entry-level role.

Ideal candidates have IT support background, familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS, and CompTIA Security+ certification or readiness within 90 days.