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Entry Level Cybersecurity Analyst I

North Carolina, North Carolina, United StatesRemoteContractJunior / Entry-level$30–$35 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Primary Talent Partners seeks a remote, 12-month contract Cybersecurity Analyst I for a power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. The role involves supporting and developing cybersecurity tools, monitoring security alerts, investigating threats, and correlating activity within a 24x7 CSOC environment. Responsibilities include following established processes and procedures defined by Cybersecurity leadership and CIRT. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity or a related field, 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. Experience with developer/automation tools is a plus. The role requires willingness to work night shifts.

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a
Cybersecurity Analyst I
with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension and is fully remote.
Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00/hr
; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.
Schedule:
Onboarding phase for 3-5 months where they will be 9am-5pm; then they go into an incubation phase of either 9-5 or 10-6 (changes based on current team needs); then they go to a night shift 6pm-6am, timing varies, could be 3-months to 2-years; then they flip to a day shift 6am-6pm -- The main NEED is the willingness to work a 6pm-6am shift.
Virtual:
Virtual position, but candidate would preferably sit close to Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC
Description:

  • Responsible for support, maintenance and development of tools utilized to generate cyber security events and incidents across the client environment.
  • The Analyst will work closely with peers, other internal/external teams and management in a 24x7 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) environment.
  • The Analyst is also responsible for following processes and procedures as defined by Cybersecurity leadership and the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT).
  • In this role, the Analyst will monitor security alerts and events generated across the environment, perform daily investigation and triage of potential threats, and correlate activity across multiple security tools to identify malicious behavior or suspicious activity.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, other degrees with high level understanding of network and application security and information systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience.
  • This facilitator role needs to be technology savvy with experience in the key Microsoft office products.
  • Strong verbal and written communications in addition to experience with managing small projects, keeping organized plans/trackers and working in a technical environment.
  • Experience with developer and/or automation tools is also a desired skillset.

*Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com*
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