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 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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