Entry Level Associate Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs
New grad associate cybersecurity analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Retail, Manufacturing, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like V2X, Casey's, and Komatsu hiring at this level now.
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Location: CYBERSECURITY DIVISION Plano, Texas, United States
Duration: Long-term
Experience: 10 Years Above
Description
The Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management (T&CRM) Engineer supports the T&CRM program by analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks, conducting risk assessments, leading risk-related initiatives, and enhancing risk management processes. This role helps identify, visualize, and reduce technology and cybersecurity risks while guiding stakeholders through risk-based decision-making.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct risk intake, assessments, triage sessions, and stakeholder risk discussions.
- Assess technology and cybersecurity risks using NIST, COBIT, and ISO frameworks.
- Identify, document, and evaluate inherent, residual, and emerging technology risks.
- Review controls and evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
- Map risks to controls and applicable framework and policy requirements.
- Facilitate control walkthroughs and risk discussions with control owners and stakeholders.
- Document risk statements, controls, evidence, and assessment results in governance tools and Word/Excel/PPT.
- Develop risk treatment recommendations and track remediation activities through closure.
- Escalate overdue actions, unresolved risks, and significant control or compliance concerns.
- Prepare executive-ready risk reports, dashboards, and governance presentation materials.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Demonstrates a solid understanding of security controls, threats, and risk concepts. NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001 framework knowledge.
- Risk Assessment & Analysis: Ability to identify, assess, and document technology and cybersecurity risks and control gaps. Understanding of control design, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation concepts.
- Project Management: Effectively plans, tracks, and executes work across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with cross functional teams and external partners.
- Communication: Clearly communicates technical risk information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, well documented assessments and maintains reliable risk records.
- Tool proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CoPilot. ServiceNow.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, compliance, or related discipline.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and common security control frameworks.
Experience supporting projects or initiatives that require coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document risks and recommendations.
Key Success Factors
- Comfortable navigating conversations with Control Owners and stakeholders.
- Clear and structured articulation of technology risks and controls.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management function.
- Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical teams.
Job Title: Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst
Location: CYBERSECURITY DIVISION Plano, Texas, United States
Duration: Long-term
Experience: 10 Years Above
Description
The Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management (T&CRM) Engineer supports the T&CRM program by analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks, conducting risk assessments, leading risk-related initiatives, and enhancing risk management processes. This role helps identify, visualize, and reduce technology and cybersecurity risks while guiding stakeholders through risk-based decision-making.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct risk intake, assessments, triage sessions, and stakeholder risk discussions.
- Assess technology and cybersecurity risks using NIST, COBIT, and ISO frameworks.
- Identify, document, and evaluate inherent, residual, and emerging technology risks.
- Review controls and evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
- Map risks to controls and applicable framework and policy requirements.
- Facilitate control walkthroughs and risk discussions with control owners and stakeholders.
- Document risk statements, controls, evidence, and assessment results in governance tools and Word/Excel/PPT.
- Develop risk treatment recommendations and track remediation activities through closure.
- Escalate overdue actions, unresolved risks, and significant control or compliance concerns.
- Prepare executive-ready risk reports, dashboards, and governance presentation materials.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Demonstrates a solid understanding of security controls, threats, and risk concepts. NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001 framework knowledge.
- Risk Assessment & Analysis: Ability to identify, assess, and document technology and cybersecurity risks and control gaps. Understanding of control design, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation concepts.
- Project Management: Effectively plans, tracks, and executes work across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with cross functional teams and external partners.
- Communication: Clearly communicates technical risk information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, well documented assessments and maintains reliable risk records.
- Tool proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CoPilot. ServiceNow.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, compliance, or related discipline.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and common security control frameworks.
Experience supporting projects or initiatives that require coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document risks and recommendations.
Key Success Factors
- Comfortable navigating conversations with Control Owners and stakeholders.
- Clear and structured articulation of technology risks and controls.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management function.
- Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical teams.
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Entry Level Associate Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate cybersecurity analyst job?
Entry level associate cybersecurity analyst employers look for foundational knowledge in network security, threat detection, and incident response, typically demonstrated through coursework, a home lab, or a capstone project. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google's Cybersecurity Certificate signal readiness to employers. Candidates who can show hands-on work, even from a bootcamp or internship, consistently stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level associate cybersecurity analysts?
Companies hiring entry level associate cybersecurity analysts right now include V2X, Casey's, and Komatsu, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including federal contractors, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and managed security service providers that run structured analyst training programs.
Are there remote entry level associate cybersecurity analyst jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 0% of entry level associate cybersecurity analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common at larger organizations and hybrid arrangements typical at companies where analysts work alongside a security operations team.
Are these new grad associate cybersecurity analyst jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates at the start of their careers. A new grad friendly posting typically requires zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history, making them well suited to candidates coming directly from a degree program or a cybersecurity bootcamp.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate cybersecurity analysts?
Entry Level associate cybersecurity analyst roles concentrate in Retail, Manufacturing, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle sensitive data, face regulatory compliance requirements, or operate security operations centers that need junior analysts to support monitoring and response workflows.