Junior Security Analyst

Pencor Construction

. Monitor and respond to active threats and vulnerabilities affecting corporate infrastructure, endpoints, and network .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePalmerton • Pennsylvania • United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Security, including Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, and Security Monitoring. Proficient in using security tools and creating technical documentation while collaborating effectively with engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CompTIA Security+ CertificationVulnerability Assessment and Penetration TestingSecurity Monitoring ToolsLinux and Virtual Machine Systems KnowledgeCollaboration with Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseDisaster RecoveryConfiguration and TroubleshootingComputer Scripting SkillsSecurity ControlsRisk Assessment and ManagementTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Convey Complex TopicsTeam PlayerAbility to Present to GroupsAbility to Manage Ongoing Tasks

Tools & Technologies

Palo Alto PAN-OSCisco IOSXDRSIEMVulnerability ScannersMarkdownGitWindowsMacOSAnsible

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+(ISC)2 SSCPEC-Council CEHGIAC GSECCCNA

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityISPLarge Enterprise NetworkCybersecurity AwarenessSecurity Policies and Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityFirewallsiOSLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and respond to active threats and vulnerabilities affecting corporate infrastructure, endpoints, and network
Assist with security monitoring, response, testing, and auditing of internal security policies and controls
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Work with firewalls and access controls, including VPN and access troubleshooting
Use security monitoring tools and assessments
Leverage the security awareness-training platform to train and track staff on monthly and quarterly cybersecurity awareness campaigns
Collaborate with engineering teams to update project wikis and technical documentation via Markdown and Git
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in Networking Technology or 5 years minimum Networking experience with an ISP or large enterprise network working in an Information Security role
Established residency in Pennsylvania
CompTIA Security+, (ISC)2 SSCP, EC-Council CEH, GIAC GSEC or CCNA Industry Certification a plus
Understanding key aspects of Information Security, including Security Controls, Risk Assessment and Management, Security Policy and Procedures, Network Security, Incident Response, and Disaster Recovery
Previous work with an ISP or large enterprise network working in an InfoSec role a plus
General knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting with dynamic routing protocols
Familiarity with Palo Alto PAN-OS, Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and IOS-XR
Knowledge of common encryption and cryptography methods
Computer scripting skills for routine task automation and playbooks; Python, Ansible a plus
Knowledge of Linux and Virtual Machine systems, as well as Windows and MacOS
Strong communication skills, oral and written
Ability to convey complex topics to others for training
Ability to create and maintain clean, well-structured technical documentation using Markdown
Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to update project wikis and documentation via Markdown and Git
Ability to monitor and respond to security tools, system logs and packet captures; XDR, SIEM and vulnerability scanners
Ability to manage several ongoing tasks
Ability to present to groups of people
Ability to work as a team player