Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Kansas City and become a guardian of digital innovation. CyberShield Dynamics is seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our enterprise infrastructure from evolving threats. You'll work in a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC), collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard critical systems. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and opportunities for professional growth in a thriving tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure
- Develop and implement security controls to mitigate emerging cyber threats
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA standards
- Generate detailed security incident reports and executive dashboards
- Lead threat hunting initiatives using MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (required)
- Proficiency in network security tools (Firewall, IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid environments
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass federal background check