Cybersecurity Analyst

Role overview

This position focuses on day-to-day security operations, compliance support, user assistance, and helping respond to incidents. The work is based in a regulated environment where attention to detail, documentation quality, and collaboration are essential.

Core focus split

• 40% Security operations and monitoring
• 30% Compliance and documentation
• 20% User support and security awareness
• 10% Incident response support

Key responsibilities

• Track security alerts, assess unusual activity, and route concerns to senior team members when escalation is needed.
• Support phishing investigations, awareness initiatives, and secure-use guidance for employees.
• Assist with incident triage, evidence gathering, recordkeeping, and follow-up activities under senior cybersecurity direction.
• Help manage and support endpoint protection tools, multi-factor authentication, VPN connectivity, email security, and similar baseline controls.
• Contribute to audit preparation and compliance efforts tied to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling.
• Keep documentation current, assist on security-related projects, and work with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Knowledge and experience

• Working understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, common threats, protective controls, and incident response basics.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Windows-based environments, endpoint security, and enterprise IT support operations.
• Strong analytical ability, troubleshooting skills, and careful attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, accurate documentation habits, and the ability to work well with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Interest in learning security operations, compliance requirements, and best practices in a defense- or aerospace-regulated environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally, discreetly, and with sound judgment.

Basic qualifications

• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related area, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, IT support, or another related technical role.
• Basic familiarity with security tooling, user access administration, endpoint protection, log review, or vulnerability remediation concepts.
• Willingness to learn defense and aerospace cybersecurity obligations, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and CUI handling practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior exposure to compliance frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or another regulated environment is preferred.
• Helpful certifications include CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and, for candidates with relevant experience, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200).

Location and compensation

The role is listed for Spring, TX, with compensation also referenced for Seattle, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, or Springfield, MA.

Salary is stated at $72,000 to $88,000 annually.

A 10% performance bonus is available through the Management Incentive Plan.

Equal opportunity and legal notice

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are also informed that they have rights under federal employment laws and should review the Department of Labor's Know Your Rights notice for additional information.