Launch Graduate Program: Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive. Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world’s most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams. If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum. We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com . If you're ready to begin your career in a role all about driving organizational initiatives within our Cybersecurity team, we would love to meet you! We are seeking a dynamic and growth-minded individual to join us in the role of Associate Cybersecurity Analyst . You’ll play a key role on our IT team, supporting monitoring, vulnerability tracking, audit activities, and compliance support. Designed for recent graduates, this role is part of the Momentum Launch Program—a cohort-based early career experience that combines hands-on training, mentorship, and meaningful work to accelerate your professional growth. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based at our Dallas headquarters (The Link, 2601 Olive Street). Join a team where talented people, data-driven insights, and continuous innovation come together to shape the future of digital commerce. About the Launch Program The Launch Program is Momentum’s premier early career initiative, offering a comprehensive onboarding experience for recent graduates joining our full-time, in-person roles in Dallas, Texas. This program equips participants with essential skills, knowledge, and connections through workplace orientation, team integration, and targeted training sessions. With ongoing support and training opportunities, the Launch Program ensures a smooth transition into your new role. The next cohort of the Launch Program is scheduled to begin in June of 2027. For a list of available roles through the program, please visit www.momentum.com/careers. A Day In The Life of this Role at Momentum As an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst on our Cybersecurity team at Momentum, your days will be dynamic and filled with opportunities to contribute to our mission. Here's a glimpse into what your overall responsibilities might look like: Security Monitoring & Alert Triage Review alerts in MDR/SOC tooling. Identify false positives and escalate suspicious activity to the Cybersecurity Operations Engineer per defined runbooks. Monitor security dashboards during assigned windows. Document findings clearly for handoff and maintain accurate alert disposition records. Support the development and refinement of triage runbooks as you build environment familiarity. Vulnerability Management Run scheduled vulnerability scans across defined asset groups. Validate and categorize findings under guidance. Track remediation progress and update the vulnerability register. Flag overdue patch management SLAs for escalation and help generate leadership reports. Incident Response Support During active incidents, gather requested evidence, document timelines, and support investigation tasks under direct guidance. Maintain IR documentation: logs, timelines, and post-incident notes. Participate in tabletop exercises as observer and note-taker. GRC & Compliance Support Collect and organize audit evidence for SOC 2 and ITGC activities. Complete control checklists accurately and on schedule under GRC Analyst direction. Support client security questionnaire responses by gathering documentation and evidence from internal systems. Assist with policy attestation tracking, vendor risk register updates, and NIST CSF remediation documentation. Documentation & Security Awareness Support KnowBe4 campaign administration: track completion rates, pull reporting data, and flag non-completion for follow-up. Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks, findings, and escalations. Use AI tools to accelerate documentation and draft initial content for senior review. Qualifications: Required Graduates in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts: CIA triad, common attack types, network fundamentals, and basic security controls. Exposure to GRC concepts - SOC 2, NIST CSF, or compliance frameworks - through coursework, certification study, or internship. Strong written communication. You document clearly and completely. Active daily use of AI tools - at Momentum, we have 100% internal AI adoption. Genuine curiosity about security: threat news, home labs, security blogs.  Preferred Certifications Security+ or equivalent entry-level certification: CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate, or similar. Preferred Technical Experience Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, or MDR tooling through coursework, labs, or CTF competitions. Exposure to CrowdStrike, Okta, Jamf, or similar enterprise security tooling. Basic scripting or automation in Python, Bash, or PowerShell applied to a security or IT task. Internship or co-op experience in IT, security operations, or GRC. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum