Cyber Analyst I

AEVEX Aerospace

Entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst ensuring security monitoring and compliance for U.S. national security operations.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Cybersecurity Analyst I is an entry-level role responsible for security monitoring, alert triage, evidence collection, and daily operational security tasks across regulated environments.
Working business hours and partnering with a managed detection and response (MDR) service for off-hours coverage, this role ensures continuous visibility and timely response to security events.
This position supports ongoing security operations and compliance efforts, contributing to detection, response, and audit readiness aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
0–3 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related technical roles.
Familiarity with security monitoring concepts and alert triage
Basic understanding of networking, systems, and security fundamentals
Exposure to tools such as: SIEM platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike NG SIEM, Splunk, Sentinel), EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike or similar), Microsoft security stack (Defender, Entra ID)
Basic understanding of Incident response processes and security operations, Threat detection and common attack techniques, Compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Good communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently during assigned hours while coordinating with external MDR support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

security monitoringalert triageevidence collectionnetworking fundamentalssystems fundamentalssecurity fundamentalsincident responsethreat detectionattack techniquescompliance frameworks

Soft Skills

attention to detailstructured processescommunication skillsdocumentation skillsindependent workcoordination