Job Description
Join Fort Worth CyberShield as a part-time Cybersecurity Analyst and protect critical digital infrastructure for leading Texas enterprises. We're seeking a vigilant professional to monitor threats, investigate incidents, and fortify defenses while maintaining flexible work-life balance. Ideal for students, career changers, or experienced professionals seeking supplemental income in a high-demand field. Competitive compensation includes remote options and cutting-edge training opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security systems for threats using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate security incidents and initiate response protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response reports and mitigation strategies
- Implement firewall rules and access control policies
- Collaborate with IT teams on security awareness training
- Stay current on emerging threats and compliance requirements (HIPAA, NIST)
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification preferred
- 1+ years of hands-on security operations experience
- Proficiency in network security tools (Wireshark, Nmap)
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid driver's license for occasional on-site requirements