Cybersecurity Analyst I

StraitSys Inc

Regular

Primary Function

We are seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst I to provide entry-level cybersecurity support by monitoring security events, triaging alerts, assisting with incident response, supporting vulnerability management, and maintaining security documentation in alignment with Yulista policies and applicable frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2). Works under the supervision of the ISSM and uses the Microsoft security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Purview) to safeguard enterprise systems.

Essential Duties

• Monitor SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel) alerts; triage low/medium severities and escalate high‑severity events.
• Review Microsoft Defender EDR alerts; collect evidence, isolate endpoints when directed, and follow playbooks.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning (e.g., Tenable/Qualys) and track remediation through POA&M updates.
• Maintain accurate tickets and documentation for incidents, changes, and security controls.
• Support identity and access management reviews, enforcing least‑privilege and recertifications.
• Execute baseline hardening and configuration checks on endpoints and servers per standards.
• Contribute evidence for compliance audits (NIST 800‑171; CMMC L2) and continuous monitoring.
• Participate in phishing simulation analysis and end‑user security awareness activities.
• Draft or improve SOPs, checklists, and runbooks for repeatable security operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A - May provide peer mentoring to interns or new analysts as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity or IT operations.
• Baseline certification: CompTIA Security+ (required or obtained within 6 months of hire); SC‑200 preferred.
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance (active Secret preferred).
• Ability to meet DoD 8140/8570 IAT II requirements within 6 months of hire.

Working Environment

• Primarily office-based within Yulista facilities with potential hybrid work consistent with business needs.
• Occasional after‑hours or on‑call support during incident response or change windows.
• Must comply with company safety, confidentiality, and acceptable use policies.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.