Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Jnr Cyber Security Analyst | Remote | EST, CST, PST | Insurance Sector | $105k

Role: Jnr Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Fully Remote (EST, CST, PST preferred)

Salary: $85,000 – $105,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join a growing security team. This role will support security operations across multiple sister companies in a regulated industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT foundation, exposure to cybersecurity tools and practices, and a desire to grow within a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing security operations for multiple business units
• Perform vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable and Qualys
• Support Microsoft Entra (Privileged Identity Management) and application security
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and security tasks
• Provide audit support and vendor reviews for GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)
• Participate in SOC activities, including monitoring and incident response
• Manage endpoint security and SIM (Security Information Management) systems
• Contribute to BDR/DR (Backup & Disaster Recovery) planning and discovery
• Collaborate with internal teams on cloud security initiatives (Azure IaaS/PaaS)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• IT background (helpdesk, network admin, or support engineer experience)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra, PowerShell, and vulnerability assessment tools
• Basic knowledge of Azure services (IaaS and PaaS)
• Exposure to endpoint security and SOC operations
• Understanding of BDR/DR concepts
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a regulated industry
• Exposure to internal software development environments
• Prior experience with GRC processes

Work Environment

• Remote-first culture (option to visit office if local)
• Collaboration with a distributed team across U.S. time zones (EST preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $85K–$105K
• Comprehensive benefits package including health plans and 401(k)

Interview Process

1. Initial Interview: 1:1 with Hiring Manager
2. Second Round: Security team interview
3. Final Round: Technical interview with an engineer