Junior System Security Analyst

Junior System Security Analyst

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 a...