Cybersecurity Analyst, Associate (Entry Level)
Job Description
Join Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Cybersecurity Operations Center onsite in West Mifflin, PA, where you will monitor security events in real time and develop your skills in a mission-driven environment. This entry level role provides hands-on incident response experience, collaboration with cybersecurity professionals and cross-functional IT teams, and a clear path to grow as a defender of the organization's security posture.
What you will do
- Monitor and respond in real time to security tools (SIEM, IDS, IPS, firewalls, EDR), networks, and systems to identify potential incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Perform initial triage and investigation to assess and respond to possible security events.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and cross-functional IT teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with security systems and tooling.
- Represent cybersecurity professionally on cross-functional IT project teams.
- Support operations within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
Technology we use
- SIEM, IDS, IPS, EDR
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Defender XDR
- Azure Automation
- Azure Policy
Compensation and location
Salary range: USD 63,900 to USD 97,800 annually. Salary information provided is a general guideline; final compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. Location: West Mifflin, PA onsite.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit
- Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program