Cybersecurity Analyst Job at Robert Half (Jacksonville)

Cybersecurity Analyst

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Jacksonville

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect the organization’s systems, data, and users through active monitoring, investigation, and response to security events. This Long-term Contract position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and offers the opportunity to support daily security operations while strengthening vulnerability management, compliance readiness, and security awareness efforts. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in cybersecurity analysis and enjoys working across teams to reduce risk and improve response capabilities.

Job Responsibility:

Monitor security events across SIEM, endpoint, email, and cloud-based security platforms to identify suspicious activity and escalate issues as needed
Examine phishing attempts, malware activity, unauthorized access events, and unusual account behavior to determine severity and next steps
Perform incident triage, analyze contributing factors, and help define containment, remediation, and recovery actions
Partner with infrastructure and IT operations teams to resolve security issues and restore affected services efficiently
Maintain thorough records of investigations, response actions, and outcomes to support reporting and future review
Use threat intelligence and indicator analysis to refine detections and recognize developing attack trends across the environment
Support vulnerability scanning efforts, follow remediation progress with system owners, and confirm that identified weaknesses have been addressed
Assist with audit preparation and compliance activities by organizing evidence, documenting controls, and supporting regulatory security requirements
Contribute to security awareness initiatives such as phishing exercises and training efforts, and recommend improvements to detection logic, playbooks, and response workflows

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, with broader IT background in systems administration, engineering, or security operations strongly preferred
Hands-on familiarity with SIEM tools, endpoint protection platforms, cloud security monitoring, and incident investigation practices
Working knowledge of threats such as phishing, malware, privilege misuse, and anomalous user activity patterns
Experience with vulnerability management, patch tracking, and remediation coordination across technical teams
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, PCI DSS, and MITRE ATT&CK
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document incidents clearly and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
Relevant certifications such as ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security+, CEH, AZ-500, SC-200, or similar credentials are preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

Robert Half - All Job Offers

Job Link Share: