Jr. Threat Analyst

TEKsystems; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in New York, NY seeks a Junior ISRM Threat Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats under senior guidance. This contract role focuses on CrowdStrike administration, incident response support, and threat hunting to strengthen defenses.

Responsibilities include SIEM log analysis, incident documentation, EDR management, and developing threat intelligence. A bachelor’s in information systems and a drive to pursue security certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Entry-level ISRM role requiring up to 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM/IDS/EDR tools for potential threats.
• Assist in incident investigation and containment.
• Support threat hunting activities and threat intelligence.
• Prepare security reports and documentation.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Threat hunting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

CrowdStrike console

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Our client needs a Junior ISRM Threat Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's cybersecurity posture by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to potential security threats. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in incident response, and security operations. The Junior Threat Analyst will work closely with senior analysts to identify and assess security risks, contribute to threat hunting activities, and assist in the development of security reports and recommendations. This person can have a year of two of experience that is lookin to grow a career in Security. The main purpose of this role is to work and administer CrowdStrike. They will be responsible for the crowdstrike console. The areas of focus for this person will be handling with Crowdstrike are below:

Threat Monitoring And Analysis

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security tools for potential threats.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify suspicious activity and potential security incidents.
• Research and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of threat intelligence feeds.

Incident Response Support

• Assist in the investigation and containment of security incidents.
• Gather and document evidence related to security incidents.
• Follow established incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Assist in post-incident analysis and reporting.

EDR (End Point Detection Response) Administration And Support

Assist in the management and support of the enterprise EDR solution. This would include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

• Define, test and deploy prevention configurations
• Test and deploy updated EDR sensors
• Collaborate with other teams to assist in troubleshooting EDR issues

Threat Hunting Assistance

• Assist senior analysts in proactive threat hunting activities.
• Utilize threat intelligence and security tools to identify potential threats.
• Document findings and contribute to threat hunting reports.

Reporting And Documentation

• Assist in the preparation of security reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of security awareness materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in information systems
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Pursue relevant security certifications and training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k)
• Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.