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
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