Remote Entry-Level Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst | Careerscape

The Tone:
This is a full-time, remote entry-level role at Careerscape, supporting a client opening within the United States. Careerscape is a staffing and recruiting firm connecting professionals with employers across technology, operations, administration, and business services roles. This role focuses on supporting security monitoring, maintaining documentation, reviewing system alerts, and helping teams protect business technology environments for a client, offering a foundation for a career in cybersecurity. It is an excellent opportunity for someone analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in cybersecurity, information security, technology operations, or risk management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, United States
• Pay: $80000–$105000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with internal teams to support security initiatives.
• Mission: To support security monitoring, maintain documentation, review system alerts, and contribute to protecting client business technology environments.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Security Monitoring: Monitor security alerts and system activity to identify potential issues.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain security records, internal systems, and prepare performance summaries and reports.
• Incident Support: Support the tracking and documentation of security incidents.
• Access Management: Assist with processes related to access and user administration.
• Operational Support: Track operational and security issues, and support process improvement and project coordination activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent required, with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Interest in building a career in cybersecurity, information security, technology operations, or risk management.
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in customer support, administration, IT, or related roles.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail and organization, basic understanding of technology and security concepts, familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working independently.
• Bonus: IT support or help desk experience, exposure to cybersecurity concepts, experience with documentation and reporting, interest in security operations and technology, and basic troubleshooting skills.