Help Desk - Security Analyst
Location
Virginia
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$62K - $67K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Help Desk - Security Analyst
Near Shore Cyber
Title: Help Desk - Security Analyst Location: Winchester, Virginia Job Description: Employment: Full-time, W-2 employee of our Winchester, Virginia-based client Location: Winchester, VA. On-site at the CPA firm (160 Exeter Drive) 2–3 days per week — closer to 3. Remote the remainder. Reports to: The security team of our Winchester, Virginia-based client; coordinates day-to-day with the CPA firm's IT and security leadership Compensation: Base salary $62,000–$67,000, commensurate with experience About the engagement We are recruiting on behalf of our Winchester, Virginia-based client for a hybrid Help Desk + Security Analyst role embedded inside their anchor CPA firm engagement. Time splits roughly 50/50: half supplementing the CPA firm's internal help desk, half working as a security analyst inside the security program our client manages on the firm's behalf. The hire is our client's hands-on presence in the CPA firm's office. This is a strong seat for someone who wants to grow into deeper security work without giving up the IT generalist skills that keep them sharp and useful. Responsibilities Help Desk (~50%) - Tier 1 / Tier 2 end-user support: workstations, accounts, productivity software, common application issues - Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID basics) - Hardware support, imaging, and provisioning alongside the CPA firm's IT team - Ticket queue ownership and triage Security (~50%) - Vulnerability management: scan operations, finding triage, remediation tracking with IT and end users - Phishing simulation campaigns: planning, deployment, reporting, follow-up training - Security ticket triage and investigation (EDR alerts, email security, identity) - Incident response support under the senior leadership of our Winchester, Virginia-based client - Routine hygiene: access reviews, configuration checks, hardening tasks Required Experience - 2–4+ years across IT support / help desk / junior SOC or security analyst work (any combination) - Strong Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows endpoint fundamentals - Familiarity with vulnerability scanning workflows — not an expert, but knows what a CVSS score is and how to drive a fix - Solid customer service instincts: patient, professional, willing to help - Lives within reliable commuting distance of Winchester, VA, and can be on-site 2–3 days per week Preferred Experience - Security+, Network+, or equivalent certifications - Experience with EDR platforms (Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne) - Prior exposure to phishing simulation tools (KnowBe4, etc.) - Curiosity about offensive security — there is real room to grow toward pentest and red-team adjacent work over time Compensation - Base salary $62,000–$67,000, commensurate with experience - Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match - Paid time off and supported professional development
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