Cyber Security Analyst I (Wednesday - Saturday / Noon to 10p ET shift)

Tusker is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst I to join its 24/7 Managed Security Services Provider environment. The role focuses on monitoring and triaging cybersecurity alerts, investigating suspicious activity, supporting incident response, and documenting security findings while developing technical skills through training and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• • 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
• • CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
• • Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• • IT Help Desk or Technical Support
• • Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• • Endpoint protection or monitoring tools
• • Vulnerability management or patching
• • Basic networking and system administration
• • Familiarity with Active Directory and user account management is a plus