Looking to launch your cybersecurity career in a real-world Security Operations Center (SOC)? Join Tusker as a Cyber Security Analyst I and gain hands-on experience protecting organizations from today's evolving cyber threats.
This entry-level role is perfect for aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to build technical skills, work with modern security tools, and receive mentorship from experienced analysts in a 24/7 Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) environment.
Why You'll Love This Role
- A great fit for night owls who value a consistent work schedule and Thursday/Friday/Saturday nights off
- Consistent schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:30PM to 7:30AM ET
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis
- Structured training and mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals
- Clear career path to Cyber Security Analyst II and beyond
- Exposure to multiple industries and client environments
What You'll Do
- Monitor and triage cybersecurity alerts across client environments
- Investigate suspicious activity and escalate potential threats
- Support incident response activities and security investigations
- Review phishing, spam, and other email security concerns
- Assist with endpoint security, patching validation, and remediation tracking
- Document findings and maintain accurate security tickets
- Follow established security procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths
- Collaborate with team members during shift handoffs and ongoing investigations
What We're Looking For
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 0-2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience
- Basic understanding of Windows, networking, and common cyber threats
- Familiarity with Active Directory and user account management is a plus
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Ideal Candidates Have Experience In
- IT Help Desk or Technical Support
- Security Operations Centers (SOC)
- Endpoint protection or monitoring tools
- Vulnerability management or patching
- Basic networking and system administration
Start Your Cybersecurity Career with Tusker
This is more than an entry-level position. It's an opportunity to gain meaningful experience, work alongside cybersecurity professionals, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in security.
If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact - we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule:
- Sunday: 9:30 pm – 7:30 am
- Monday: 9:30 pm – 7:30 am
- Tuesday: 9:30 pm – 7:30 am
- Wednesday: 9:30 pm – 7:30 am
Compensation: Starts from $25 an hour