Night Shift Cyber Security Analyst I – Hands-On SOC Training

Tusker Construction Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Structured training

Career path to Analyst II

Job summary

Tusker Construction Group is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst I to join our SOC within a 24/7 MSSP environment in Cleveland, OH. You will monitor alerts, triage incidents, and support investigations under mentorship while building hands-on skills with modern security tools.

Ideal candidates have a degree in IT/security or related field, up to 2 years' experience, familiarity with Windows and AD, and the drive to learn.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years IT or cybersecurity experience
• Basic understanding of Windows, networking, and common cyber threats
• Familiarity with Active Directory and user account management is a plus
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within defined timeframe)
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage cybersecurity alerts across client environments
• Investigate suspicious activity and elevate potential threats
• Support incident response activities and security investigations
• Review phishing, spam, and other email security concerns
• Assist with endpoint security, patching validation, and remediation tracking
• Document findings and maintain accurate security tickets
• Follow established security procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths
• Collaborate with team members during shift handoffs and ongoing investigations

Skills

Windows basics

Networking basics

Active Directory knowledge

Incident response

Threat analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field

CompTIA Security+ certification

Job description

Tusker Construction Group is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst I to join our SOC within a 24/7 MSSP environment in Cleveland, OH. You will monitor alerts, triage incidents, and support investigations under mentorship while building hands-on skills with modern security tools.

Ideal candidates have a degree in IT/security or related field, up to 2 years' experience, familiarity with Windows and AD, and the drive to learn.