Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

About Claris Consulting

Claris Consulting is a growing advisory firm specializing in governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity services. We partner with organizations across commercial and government-adjacent sectors to deliver practical, technically sound security solutions aligned to business objectives.

We have experienced governance, compliance, and technical cybersecurity leadership in place and are expanding our delivery team.

Role Overview

Claris Consulting is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to support cybersecurity assessments, technical testing, research, documentation, and client engagements.

This is an early-career position designed for someone with a strong interest in cybersecurity who wants hands-on experience working alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals.

The Junior Cybersecurity Analyst will work closely with our Cybersecurity Technical Lead and Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and will receive mentoring and exposure to a broad range of cybersecurity disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
• Support network, system, and application security reviews
• Run vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools under supervision
• Research vulnerabilities, threats, and remediation approaches
• Assist with documenting technical findings and recommendations
• Support cybersecurity risk and control assessments
• Collect and organize evidence for client security assessments
• Assist with cybersecurity policies, procedures, and documentation
• Support incident response and security investigations as needed
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks including NIST and CIS Controls
• Participate in internal training, labs, and professional development

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of cybersecurity, IT, networking, systems administration, or related experience
• Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity concepts
• Strong interest in developing a career in cybersecurity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies and cybersecurity tools
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Relevant education, certifications, internships, military experience, home labs, CTF participation, or demonstrated hands-on cybersecurity experience may substitute for professional experience.

Strongly Preferred

• Hawaii-based candidate
• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
• Security+, Network+, CCNA, CySA+, or similar entry-level certification
• Interest in pursuing CISSP as career experience requirements are met
• Cybersecurity internship, help desk, networking, systems administration, military, or technical support experience
• Experience with cybersecurity labs, CTFs, Hack The Box, TryHackMe, or similar hands-on training
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux
• Government or defense experience or eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance

What We Offer

• Base salary of approximately $50,000
• Hands-on cybersecurity consulting experience
• Direct mentorship from senior cybersecurity professionals
• Exposure to penetration testing, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, and CISO advisory work
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity for increasing responsibility as technical skills develop
• Clear career path toward Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and technical consulting roles
• Hawaii-based team with a strong focus on sustainability

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96813