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Quest Technology Management · 12 hours ago

Cyber Analyst 1 (Shift: Sunday – Thursday 3pm – 12am PST)

Roseville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Quest Technology Management is seeking a Cyber Analyst 1 to support the cybersecurity operations team. This entry-level role involves monitoring security systems, assisting with vulnerability management, and contributing to the protection of client assets under the guidance of senior staff.

Information Technology

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily monitoring of security tools such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners

Support senior analysts in performing health checks, signature updates, and basic system maintenance tasks

Review alerts and logs to identify potential security issues and escalate as needed

Help document operational findings and contribute to internal tracking systems

Assist in running vulnerability scans and in collecting, formatting, and reporting scan results

Work with senior staff to validate findings and track remediation efforts

Gain understanding of vulnerability prioritization techniques based on risk and business impact

Support day-to-day operational security tasks for assigned clients under supervision

Help maintain documentation for client environments, tool configurations, and task procedures

Participate in client status calls or reporting efforts when needed

Assist in gathering data for assessments, compliance reviews and maintaining documentation for audits

Assist in writing reports for security assessments, compliance reviews and audits

Participate in internal process improvement initiatives by identifying challenges or inefficiencies in day-to-day tasks

Help create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow documentation

Contribute to the evaluation of new tools or features through testing and feedback

Attend team meetings, huddles, and training sessions to stay informed on operational priorities

Actively seek learning opportunities and mentorship from more experienced analysts

Participate in onboarding activities for new team members or tools, as appropriate

Accurately log work in the Quest ticketing system for all tasks and deliverables

Ensure all activities meet expected timeframes and client requirements

Take ownership of your professional development and stay current on foundational cybersecurity topics

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

SIEMEDRVulnerability scanningNetwork knowledgeOperating systems knowledgeEndpoint securityCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or system administration (internships or lab experience welcome)

Associate or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience or certifications considered

Familiarity with security concepts and tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, EDR, vulnerability scanning) a plus

Basic knowledge of networks, operating systems, and endpoint security

Willingness to learn and follow documented procedures in a technical environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to document findings clearly and ask questions when clarification is needed

Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical staff