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SR CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

... Research threat actors, tactics, techniques, procedures, malware, and other Indicators of ... on-call support will be required. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT Supports a culture of safety ...

$122K - $184K/yr

Participate in the "on-call" duty of the global incident response team, and provide the fallback ... Capabilities, like research and innovation;Experience in international project management;High ...

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Cyber Security SEC Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Research, validate and deploy solutions meeting security and business needs. * Utilize subject ... Act as escalation point during incident response, participate in off-hours on-call rotation for ...

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How much do on call cybersecurity researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call cybersecurity researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Cybersecurity Researcher vs Penetration Tester?

AspectOn Call Cybersecurity ResearcherPenetration Tester
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like CISSP, OSCP, or CEHOften holds CEH, OSCP, or GPEN certifications
Work EnvironmentProvides on-demand security research and incident support, often remotelyConducts simulated attacks in controlled environments, often on-site or remote
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by cybersecurity firms, tech companies, and agencies for ongoing threat analysisHired by security firms or organizations for penetration testing projects

The On Call Cybersecurity Researcher focuses on ongoing threat research and incident response, providing immediate support when security issues arise. In contrast, a Penetration Tester conducts planned security assessments to identify vulnerabilities. Both roles require similar certifications and may work in similar environments, but their primary functions differ in scope and purpose.

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Cybersecurity Technician

Cybersecurity Technician

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Howard Community College (HCC) is an innovative institution committed to responding to the needs of a diverse community. The Cybersecurity Technician is responsible for assisting senior personnel with evaluating and maintaining secure processes for the college’s networks and workplace infrastructure, ensuring end-user satisfaction and implementing industry best practices.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with cyber security protocols and best practices
• Monitor dashboard of existing firewalls and cyber systems
• Participate in project scoping discussions and implementation of security and technical projects
• Possible on-call rotation duties as necessary
• Assist in evaluating and providing cyber related hardware and software recommendations for campus deployment.
• Account for all core work in the ITSM call tracking database, including documented status and resolution information, while tracking time worked.
• Document and maintain processes and procedures for the information security department.
• Handling work tickets from various vendors for evaluation and resolution in addition to software/service approvals and other cybersecurity related tasks.
• Assist with cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives
• Assist in investigating, handling, and documenting cybersecurity related incidents.
• Research current cybersecurity trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Provide status reports to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Associate’s degree
• 2 years of technical experience or an approved combination of education, training and experience
• Service-oriented and satisfaction driven attitude
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and/or deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent listening and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to provide and maintain detailed documentation on each job
• Strong computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate
• Knowledge in basic cyber security concepts and protocols
• Willingness to develop professionally
• Basic knowledge in routers, layer 2/3 switches, and other networking devices
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and Networks
• Basic knowledge of mainstream operating systems (e.g., Mac OS, Windows 10, 11, Linux etc.)
• Basic knowledge of firewall and cyber security best practices
• Demonstrated ability to navigate both top/down and bottom/up troubleshooting approaches
• Basic knowledge of networking communication layers and protocols
• Basic knowledge of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Basic knowledge of domain naming systems (DNS)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Basic knowledge for evaluating Email headers
• Basic knowledge for evaluating packet captures
• Basic knowledge of scripting (Powershell, Python, Javascript, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of mitigating operating system vulnerabilities
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and methods in compliance programs
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job
Preferred:
• Associates Degree in CS or related program
• Security+
Company:
Howard Community College (HCC) is a publicly funded two-year community college serving the educational needs of Howard County's citizens and employers. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Columbia, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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About Howard Community College

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Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Industry

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Columbia, MD, US

Year founded

1966