Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst – Ethical Hacking, Blue Team & Red Team (Entry-Level)

Job Location: USA

Work Mode: Remote

Experience: 0–1 Year

Employment Type: Full-Time

No prior professional cybersecurity experience required.

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and candidates beginning their careers in Ethical Hacking, Blue Team, Red Team, SOC Operations, and Penetration Testing .

You will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals to identify security threats, monitor systems, assess vulnerabilities, and support cybersecurity operations.

Who Should Apply?

• Candidates with 0–1 year of full-time professional cybersecurity experience .

No prior professional cybersecurity experience required .

• Fresh graduates, cybersecurity bootcamp graduates, and career changers with relevant technical skills.

• Candidates with academic projects, internships, hands-on labs, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or CTF experience are encouraged to apply.

Key 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 Indicators of Compromise (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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

• Equivalent bootcamp training, certifications, or hands-on project experience may also be considered.

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, and common cyber threats.

• Familiarity with Blue Team, Red Team, SOC operations, and ethical hacking concepts.

• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, Windows, and Linux .

• Exposure to tools such as Splunk, Nmap, Kali Linux, Wireshark, or Burp Suite .

• Understanding of OWASP Top 10, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and incident response .

• Basic Python, Bash, or PowerShell knowledge is a plus.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• CompTIA Security+

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

• Google Cybersecurity Certificate

• eJPT

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.