Cyber Security AnalystSeeking a Cyber Security Analyst Onsite in Northern Detroit, MI. Overview: Are you looking to grow your cybersecurity career in a collaborative, hands-on environment? We are hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to support and strengthen our security program at our Northern Detroit location.
This onsite contract position is perfect for someone early in their cybersecurity journey and eager to gain real-world experience alongside seasoned professionals. In this role, you'll assist in managing security tools, building documentation, supporting awareness campaigns, and contributing to our incident response efforts. You will be mentored by an experienced cybersecurity leader while gaining exposure to a wide array of technologies, platforms, and processes.Duties Include:Work directly with a senior cybersecurity specialist to support day-to-day security operations and projectsCreate and update critical documentation like policies, procedures, and incident playbooksHelp roll out monthly security awareness training and phishing simulations across the organizationLearn and support monitoring of key security platforms including SIEM and EDR toolsAnalyze alerts, assist with threat triage, and escalate risks to the appropriate teamsParticipate in incident response-note-taking, evidence collection, and investigation summariesHelp identify process gaps and propose improvements to strengthen our cybersecurity postureKeep documentation organized, current, and accessible to the teamBachelor's degree in IT, Security, or a related field - or hands-on experience plus relevant training/certificationsBasic understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux), networks, and cyber threatsA strong interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn by doingSolid writing and documentation skills, with attention to detailA proactive mindset, ability to follow structured processes, and willingness to take directionComfortable taking initiative and collaborating in a team environmentAble to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesOpen to feedback, adaptable, and capable of keeping pace in a fast-moving spaceWilling to participate in on-call rotation for critical incident support if neededNice-to-Have Experience:Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or related credentialsFamiliarity with tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Defender, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOneExposure to Microsoft 365 security features, ticketing systems, or threat intel platformsImportant Details:This is a 100% onsite role based in Northern Detroit, MIWe are looking for someone who will grow with us, take ownership of their work, and bring energy to our mission