Overnight Cyber Security Analyst I — Mentored SOC Path

Tusker; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusker is hiring an entry‑level Cyber Security Analyst I to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) in the United States. This role offers hands‑on experience protecting clients from evolving cyber threats in a 24/7 MSSP environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field with 0–2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience, basic Windows and networking knowledge, and a willingness to earn the CompTIA Security+ within a defined timeframe.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent 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 a defined timeframe).
• Strong attention to detail 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

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Security awareness

Education

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

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

Tusker is hiring an entry‑level Cyber Security Analyst I to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) in the United States. This role offers hands‑on experience protecting clients from evolving cyber threats in a 24/7 MSSP environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field with 0–2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience, basic Windows and networking knowledge, and a willingness to earn the CompTIA Security+ within a defined timeframe.