Job Description
Are you a vigilant defender of digital assets? Apex Cyber Defense is looking for a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Atlanta, GA.
We are a rapidly growing organization committed to protecting our infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and maintaining our robust security posture. If you thrive in a high-pressure environment and want to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities and certification reimbursement.
- Collaborative and innovative work culture.
Responsibilities
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of security breaches and incidents using SIEM tools and forensics methodologies.
- Threat Detection: Monitor network traffic and system logs 24/7 to identify suspicious activity, anomalies, and potential threats in real-time.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security scans to identify weaknesses in our systems and applications.
- Security Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, while maintaining audit readiness.
- Security Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on security best practices and phishing awareness.
- Policy Enforcement: Manage and update security policies and procedures to align with the latest threat intelligence and organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CCNA Security is highly preferred; CompTIA Security+ is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity analyst role or related IT security position.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and firewall management.
- Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and network architecture.
- Tools: Experience with scripting (Python or PowerShell) is a plus.