Jr. Information Security Analyst - Detection and Response

Overview

We are seeking an Information Security Analyst I to support our cybersecurity operations team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of IT, cybersecurity, or related experience. The analyst will assist with monitoring security alerts, investigating potential threats, supporting endpoint security tools, and helping maintain security policies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security alerts from tools such as CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender.
• Assist with investigating and responding to security incidents.
• Support identity and access management (IAM) monitoring, including suspicious logins and account activity.
• Help manage security controls within Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview.
• Assist with data loss prevention (DLP) policies and security configuration reviews.
• Maintain incident documentation and security reports.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
• Learn and apply basic scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to automate routine security tasks.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve overall security posture.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
• Familiarity with Microsoft security technologies, endpoint protection, or SIEM tools is a plus.
• Exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Security certifications such as Security+, SC-900, or similar are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, etc.).
• Understanding of identity management and MFA concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

Simeio is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance with completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to any of the recruitment team at recruitment@simeio.com or +1 404-882-3700.