Junior Cyber Security Analyst (Entry-Level)

nexacode; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexacode is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our remote security team. This entry-level role is ideal for fresh graduates and career starters in ethical hacking, blue team, red team, SOC operations, and penetration testing.

You will work with seasoned professionals to monitor systems, analyze threats, and support vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security testing across networks and endpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or related field.
• Equivalent bootcamp training or certifications may be considered.
• 0–1 year of entry-level cybersecurity exposure is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Blue Team / SOC: Monitor alerts, analyze logs, investigate threats, support incident response.
• Red Team / Ethical Hacking: Assist with authorized penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Security Tools: Work with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark.
• Threat Analysis: Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise.
• Network Security: Support firewall monitoring, endpoint security, and traffic analysis.
• Documentation: Prepare security reports, document findings, and remediation actions.
• Collaboration: Work with cybersecurity engineers, SOC analysts, and testers.

Skills

Blue Team

SOC operations

Ethical hacking

Threat analysis

Network security

Documentation

Collaboration

Penetration testing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Bootcamp training or certifications

Tools

Splunk

Nmap

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Burp Suite

Job description

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level)

Job Location: USA

Work Mode: Remote

Experience: 0–1 Year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and candidates beginning their careers in Ethical Hacking, Blue Team, Red Team, SOC Operations, and Penetration Testing.

You will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals to identify security threats, monitor systems, assess vulnerabilities, and support cybersecurity operations.

Who Should Apply?

• Candidates with 0–1 year of full-time professional cybersecurity experience.
• No prior professional cybersecurity experience required.
• Fresh graduates, cybersecurity bootcamp graduates, and career changers with relevant technical skills.
• Candidates with academic projects, internships, hands‑on labs, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or CTF experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Blue Team / SOC: Monitor security alerts, analyze logs, investigate threats, and support incident response.
• Red Team / Ethical Hacking: Assist with authorized penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security testing.
• Security Tools: Work with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
• Threat Analysis: Identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Network Security: Support firewall monitoring, endpoint security, and network traffic analysis.
• Documentation: Prepare security reports, document findings, and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaboration: Work with cybersecurity engineers, SOC analysts, and penetration testers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Equivalent bootcamp training, certifications, or hands‑on project experience may also be considered.

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, and common cyber threats.
• Familiarity with Blue Team, Red Team, SOC operations, and ethical hacking concepts.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, Windows, and Linux.
• Exposure to tools such as Splunk, Nmap, Kali Linux, Wireshark, or Burp Suite.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
• Basic Python, Bash, or PowerShell knowledge is a plus.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.