Remote Junior Cybersecurity Analyst: Blue/Red Team

SharpAtoms; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SharpAtoms is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security team in a fully remote role. This entry-level position targets fresh graduates and career changers pursuing Ethical Hacking, Blue Team, Red Team, SOC operations, and penetration testing.

You will work with seasoned professionals to identify threats, monitor systems, perform vulnerability assessments, and support incident response, with emphasis on learning and hands-on practice using common security tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Equivalent bootcamp training, certifications, or hands-on project experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Blue Team / SOC: Monitor security alerts, analyze logs, investigate threats, and support incident response.
• Red Team / Ethical Hacking: Assist with authorized penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security testing.
• Security Tools: Work with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
• Threat Analysis: Identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and IOCs.
• Network Security: Support firewall monitoring, endpoint security, and network traffic analysis.
• Documentation: Prepare security reports, document findings, and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaboration: Work with cybersecurity engineers, SOC analysts, and penetration testers.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networks basics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Bootcamp/training equivalence

Tools

Splunk

Nmap

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Burp Suite

Job description

SharpAtoms is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security team in a fully remote role. This entry-level position targets fresh graduates and career changers pursuing Ethical Hacking, Blue Team, Red Team, SOC operations, and penetration testing.

You will work with seasoned professionals to identify threats, monitor systems, perform vulnerability assessments, and support incident response, with emphasis on learning and hands-on practice using common security tools.