Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Company: Powersolv Inc

Location: Alexandria, US

Job Information:

Role: Cyber Security Analyst Level -1

Client Location: Alexandria, VA. This is complete Onsite position.

Expected duration / Hours per week: Long Term. 37.5 hour per week.

Client: Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Interview process: Zoom/Teams interview or In-person interview

Background check: Background check will be conducted before on-boarding, if selected.

Position Summary:

Our Organization- Powersolv Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Level – I to support our client – VRE’s cybersecurity program and help protect critical transportation systems, networks, applications, and data. The “Cybersecurity Analyst level – I” will work closely with VRE’s IT team, managed security service providers, and technology vendors to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player who can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Management:

• Administer and support VRE’s vulnerability management program using Qualys VMDR.

• Review vulnerability scan results, prioritize findings based on risk, and coordinate remediation activities.

• Track remediation efforts and provide reporting on security posture and risk reduction.

• Assist with patch management coordination and validation.

Security Operations & Incident Response:

• Monitor and review security alerts generated by Microsoft security tools and third-party security providers.

• Coordinate with VRE’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider on threat investigations and incident response activities.

• Assist with security incident documentation, tracking, and post-incident analysis.

• Support cybersecurity awareness and security best practices across the organization.

Identity & Access Management

• Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID environments.

• Manage user access, group memberships, and role assignments.

• Assist with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes.

• Support implementation and enforcement of least-privilege access principles.

• Participate in periodic access reviews and audits.

Network & Infrastructure Security

• Assist with security administration and monitoring of network security technologies, including Meraki MX firewalls.

• Collaborate with network administrators to identify and address security risks.

• Review firewall rules and security configurations to ensure compliance with organizational standards.

• Support network security assessments and recommendations.

Security Assessments & Compliance

• Review and analyze penetration test results and vulnerability assessments.

• Assist in translating technical findings into actionable remediation plans.

• Support cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.

• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and reports.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR

• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, military experience, technical training, and relevant work experience.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, systems administration, or a related field.

• Experience supporting Microsoft environments preferred.

• Exposure to vulnerability management, security operations, or identity management preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies:

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Microsoft Defender Security Suite

• Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance tools

• Vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred)

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Network security concepts and firewall administration

• Security monitoring and incident response processes

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900).

• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200).

• Experience with Qualys VMDR.

• Experience with Microsoft E5 security capabilities.

• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP/MDR).

Experience reviewing penetration testing results and remediation recommendations.

Pay: $60,088.60 – $90,000.28 per year

Work Location: In person

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