Junior Security Analyst: Start in Security Ops (Contract)

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

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