Junior IT Security Analyst: Threat Monitoring & Response

JACAM CATALYST CAREERS

Sterling (KS)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jacam Catalyst LLC is seeking an entry-level IT Security Analyst to monitor networks, systems, and logs for threats, respond to incidents, and support vulnerability and compliance efforts. This hands-on role is designed for someone early in their security career and grows under mentorship from senior IT staff.

You will work on monitoring, remediation, risk evaluation, and security training initiatives to build a solid security foundation within the team.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Foundations: Networking, Windows/Linux OS, and general IT support concepts.
Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; willingness to learn.
Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor networks, servers, endpoints, and logs for suspicious activity.
Escalate and assist in resolving security issues.
Maintain and tune security tooling (SIEM, endpoint protection, email security).
Respond to security alerts and incidents; assist with containment and remediation.
Perform basic root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Document incidents and maintain response records.
Run vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts.
Assist in coordinating periodic penetration tests.
Evaluate systems for risk exposure and compliance with policies.