Junior Cyber Security Analyst

DEKA Research is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our Information Security team. In this role you will monitor, triage, and respond to security events across DEKA's security stack; support security operations and incident response activities; collaborate with engineers and cross-functional IT teams; and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of security tools, documentation, and processes. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented position suited for someone eager to deepen their expertise in a fast-paced security environment. Security Monitoring & Incident Response Perform real-time monitoring of security alerts and events from SIEM, firewalls, ZTNA, DLP, email filtering, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Triage, analyze, investigate, and elevate security incidents including phishing attempts, unauthorized access, and malware detections Serve as incident scribe during cyber incident response efforts, maintaining accurate logs and documentation throughout Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for initial triage and incident handling Analyze logs and events to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats Write targeted exclusions for false positive detections following best practices Security Tool Administration & Engineering Assist in the configuration, administration, and health monitoring of security platforms Ensure saturation of endpoint agents and remediate non-compliant devices Onboard new log sources into SIEM; validate connectivity, parsing, and schema normalization Work with senior analysts to tune and enhance EDR and DLP solutions, reducing false positives and improving alert fidelity Perform log analysis to identify root causes of performance issues with EDR and DLP solutions Vulnerability Management Validate and prioritize vulnerability scan results; report findings and recommendations to senior team members Collaborate with IT teams (Applications, Systems, Networking) to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities Collaborate with IT teams on mobile device management (MDM) deployment Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers regarding security tool helpdesk tickets Communicate clearly and promptly regarding network and security incidents Explain technical security topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders and share basic security best practices Build professional, trust-based relationships with internal customers and cross-functional teams Documentation & Compliance Contribute to documentation including cybersecurity policies, procedures, runbooks, SOPs, and onboarding checklists Support audit, compliance, and assessment activities in accordance with applicable frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, DFARS View phone number on click.appcast.io, HIPAA) Team Collaboration & Growth Collaborate closely with engineers on real-world projects Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts with clear documentation and initial analysis Participate in vendor led training, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats, trends, and threat actors Assist senior team members with organizational needs and other duties as assigned To succeed as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will need the following skills: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline An Associate’s degree combined with additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security Hands-on experience with security monitoring and incident response Experience with SIEM platforms, DLP, email filters, ZTNA, EDR, and MDM solutions Experience running vulnerability scans and processing results Working knowledge of Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Location: Candidates must be local to Manchester, NH or within a commutable distance. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications (one or more preferred): CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA CySA+ EC-Council CEH ISC2 CISSP Experience & Background: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security Prior experience in the defense or medical device manufacturing industries Understanding of security control frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA) About DEKA: One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age. Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. 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