Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support day-to-day security operations and help maintain compliance and audit readiness. This onsite role in Lynwood, CA supports monitoring, incident response assistance, endpoint and access security tool administration, and user-focused security awareness.

You will contribute to both operational security and regulated-defense cybersecurity requirements, including documentation and support for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Role overview

40% Security Operations and Monitoring
30% Compliance and Documentation
20% User Support and Security Awareness
10% Incident Response Support

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate issues to senior team members when needed.
Assist with phishing response and support security awareness activities, including end-user guidance on secure practices.
Support incident triage, evidence collection, documentation, and post-incident follow-up under the guidance of senior cybersecurity personnel.
Help administer and support endpoint security tools, including multi-factor authentication, VPN access, email security, and other foundational security controls.
Contribute to compliance and audit-readiness efforts tied to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and the protection of CUI.
Maintain accurate documentation, support security projects, and collaborate across teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 2+ years in cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, IT support, or a related technical role.
Basic understanding of security tools, user access administration, endpoint protection, log review, or vulnerability remediation concepts.
Willingness and ability to learn defense and aerospace cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and CUI handling practices.

Core technologies

Microsoft 365
Windows environments
Multi-factor authentication
VPN access
Email security

Knowledge, skills, and experience

Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, common threats, security controls, and incident response concepts.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Windows environments, endpoint protection, and general enterprise IT operations.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly, document work accurately, and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Interest in learning security operations and compliance requirements in a regulated defense or aerospace environment.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and good judgment.

Preferred qualifications and certifications

Exposure to compliance frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 is a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environment is preferred.
Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC); Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) may be beneficial for candidates with relevant experience.

Location: Lynwood, CA (onsite). Also listed within the Los Angeles CA and Orange County CA areas.

Salary: USD 72,000 - 88,000 per year.

Cybersecurity Analyst