Overview
Junior System Security Analyst Jobs in United States at Blu Omega
Title: Junior System Security Analyst
Company: Blu Omega
Location: United States
Remote
Public Trust Eligible
Blu Omega is seeking a Junior System Security Analyst to support a federal program focused on cybersecurity operations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role operates within a fully remote environment and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and strengthening cybersecurity defenses in a high-stakes, enterprise-level setting. The position requires experience supporting system security analysis within a federal cybersecurity environment.
Program Overview
Program: NIH cybersecurity operations
Mission overview: Support the protection of national health data through cybersecurity monitoring and analysis
Key Details
Location: Remote
Clearance: NIH Public Trust
Work Authorization: Candidates must be eligible for NIH Public Trust
Schedule: 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12 AM EST)
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor and analyze system security to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential breaches
- Conduct risk assessments and system audits to uncover security gaps
- Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to enhance system security
- Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to embed security best practices into architecture and operations
- Keep up-to-date with emerging cyber threats and adjust security measures proactively
- Support 24/7 cybersecurity operations to ensure ongoing detection, response, and protection in compliance with federal standards
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on system security analysis
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
- Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Splunk and endpoint security solutions such as Microsoft Defender
- Familiarity with incident response and intrusion detection techniques
- Understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks including FISMA and NIST
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to operate independently in a remote setting and collaborate with diverse teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or Security+
- Experience supporting government agency IT operations, especially within health or federal environments
- Knowledge of security architecture, system virtualization, and multi-cloud environments
- Familiarity with Tenable, DbProtect, and advanced threat detection methods
Other Requirements
- Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift (4 PM – 12 AM EST or 12 AM – 8 AM EST)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust clearance
Compensation
$45,000-65,000
If you’re ready to elevate your cybersecurity career and contribute to national health security, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a key player in federal cybersecurity operations and help protect critical health data at the highest levels!
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