Junior Security Analyst

Franklin Fitch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to support its Information Security function in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on first-line security operations, handling tickets, investigating potential threats, and assisting with incident response, all while communicating security requirements to IT and business stakeholders.

This contract-to-hire position is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career, with a solid security foundation and a desire to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in a junior security, security operations or IT security support role.
• Exposure to consulting, managed services or professional services environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities and incident response processes.
• Ability to communicate security requirements to IT and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs and user activity to identify suspicious or unauthorized activity.
• Handle and investigate incoming security tickets and escalate incidents when needed.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment and remediation.
• Assist with vulnerability identification, tracking and remediation.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training.
• Help maintain security policies, procedures and technical controls.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Stakeholder communication

Threat awareness

Tools

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Azure security

Job description

I'm working with an established professional services organisation looking to bring on a Junior Security Analyst to support its growing Information Security function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their cybersecurity career who has experience in a consulting, managed services, or professional services environment and is comfortable working directly with stakeholders in a fast-paced business.

The role will focus on first-line security operations, handling incoming security tickets, investigating potential threats, supporting incident response, and helping maintain the organisation's security posture. You'll also have the opportunity to take ownership of wider security initiatives as you develop, including phishing campaigns, security awareness training, and vulnerability management. This is a contract-to-hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and user activity to identify suspicious or unauthorized activity.
• Handle and investigate incoming security tickets, escalating incidents where appropriate.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability identification, tracking, and remediation.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and employee training.
• Help maintain security policies, procedures, and technical controls.
• Work closely with IT teams and, business stakeholders to communicate security requirements and resolve issues.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a junior security, security operations, or IT security support role.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or a professional services environment would be particularly beneficial.
• Working knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure security and Microsoft Defender security tools, Microsoft E5, and/or CrowdStrike.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to handle challenging conversations.
• Someone proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

You don't need to know everything already. This is a junior opportunity for someone with a solid security foundation who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility.