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WHSmith North America · 2 months ago

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

WHSmith North America is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. We’re seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect our users, data, and systems through hands-on alert triage, endpoint hygiene, data protection enforcement, and incident response support.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Investigate & Triage SIEM/XDR alerts and contain low-complexity incidents efficiently

Monitor anomalous logins and assist with emergency access revocation

Manage and troubleshoot access requests and enforce security policy

Perform malware/IOC removal and suspicious file cleanup across user endpoints

Validate vulnerability scanner findings and track remediation tickets

Deploy and validate endpoint protection on unmanaged systems

Validate EDR agents for health and re-onboard offline/compromised endpoints

Block malicious indicators of compromise (IOCs)

Support third party security investigations, coordinate outreach, and containment actions

Review and triage DLP alerts, coach users on safe data handling

Support and perform pre-deployment testing for security-related changes

Educate users on email threats, phishing risks, and software vulnerabilities

Generate and deliver weekly/monthly dashboards and compile accurate reports

Collaborate with other teams to understand business functions and tie business needs to security operations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesSIEM toolsAnalytical skillsTechnical IT experienceVulnerability scannersCommunication skillsWillingness to learnNetworking experienceActive DirectoryInterpersonal skills

Required

Associates degree or equivalent demonstrated experience

2-3 years minimum technical IT and/or Cyber experience

Basic knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies

Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and vulnerability scanners

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness and ability to analyze, research, and understand logs from various sources

Familiarity with core enterprise technologies and processes (e.g. Active Directory, EntraID, Servers, Endpoints, Networking)

After-hours availability to support as needed for security alerts and incidents

Willingness to learn and ability to complete additional training related to information security, IT administration, management, and security tools/procedures

Preferred

Other relevant hands-on certifications and hands-on training are a plus (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, THM SAL1, HTB CJCA)

Networking/Infrastructure Experience

Benefits

Employee Discount

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Flex Time Off

Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Company

WHSmith North America

About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1955

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.marshallretailgroup.com/

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