Cyber Analyst 1 – Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 3 PM to 12 AM PST
Quest Technology Management
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Roseville • California • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Assist in the daily monitoring of security tools such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners.
- Support senior analysts in performing health checks, signature updates, and basic system maintenance tasks.
- Review alerts and logs to identify potential security issues and escalate as needed.
- Help document operational findings and contribute to internal tracking systems.
- Assist in running vulnerability scans and in collecting, formatting, and reporting scan results.
- Work with senior staff to validate findings and track remediation efforts.
- Gain understanding of vulnerability prioritization techniques based on risk and business impact.
- Support day-to-day operational security tasks for assigned clients under supervision.
- Help maintain documentation for client environments, tool configurations, and task procedures.
- Participate in client status calls or reporting efforts when needed.
- Assist in gathering data for assessments, compliance reviews and maintaining documentation for audits.
- Assist in writing reports for security assessments, compliance reviews and audits.
- Participate in internal process improvement initiatives by identifying challenges or inefficiencies in day-to-day tasks.
- Help create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow documentation.
- Contribute to the evaluation of new tools or features through testing and feedback.
- Attend team meetings, huddles, and training sessions to stay informed on operational priorities.
- Actively seek learning opportunities and mentorship from more experienced analysts.
Requirements
- 02 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or system administration (internships or lab experience welcome).
- Associate or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience or certifications considered.
- Familiarity with security concepts and tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, EDR, vulnerability scanning) a plus.
- Basic knowledge of networks, operating systems, and endpoint security.
- Willingness to learn and follow documented procedures in a technical environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to document findings clearly and ask questions when clarification is needed.
- Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical staff.
Benefits
- Additional Duties
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team engagement initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecuritysystem administrationvulnerability scanningnetworkingoperating systemsendpoint securitysecurity assessmentscompliance reviewsdocumentationreport writing
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to document findingswillingness to learncollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailmentorshipadaptabilityinitiative
Certifications
associate degree in cybersecuritybachelor's degree in information technologycybersecurity certifications