Position: IT Cyber Security Analyst -- Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Kansas City, MO -- Hybrid<br>Salary: up to $80,000 base annual salary<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>Cybersecurity Analyst – Start Your IT Career with Tremendous Growth Potential!<br>Are you a recent college graduate with 1 to 3 years of IT experience, ready to build a career in cybersecurity? Robert Half is partnering with a forward-thinking client seeking Cybersecurity Analysts to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow in a dynamic enterprise environment with substantial advancement opportunities.<br>Why You’ll Love This Role:<br> · Purposeful Work: Help protect systems from cyber threats while developing your skills.<br> • Learning Opportunities: Work alongside experts and report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for mentorship.<br> • Career Growth: Exposure to cutting-edge tools and enterprise-level challenges with a clear path for career progression.<br>Key Responsibilities:<br> • Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents 24/7 to preserve network integrity.<br> • Conduct product evaluations and testing to strengthen security.<br> • Provide analysis and recommendations for hardware/software improvements.<br> • Ensure cybersecurity best practices, reporting, and system maintenance.<br>Required Knowledge and Skills:<br> • Familiarity With:<br> ○ DNS/DHCP, networking, Microsoft Azure/Entra_ID, and Active Directory.<br> • Experience in One of These Areas:<br> ○ Firewalls (Deployment/Administration), spam filters (Mimecast/Proofpoint), endpoint security (Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, etc.), zero-trust networks (Zscaler/Cloudflare), software deployment, or account management.<br>Ideal Candidate:<br> • Education: Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related fields.<br> • Experience: 1–3 years, including internships or part-time cybersecurity roles.<br> • Mindset: Proactive, eager to learn, and thrive in fast-paced environments.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
