Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in the heart of Manhattan! We're urgently seeking a talented Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our Fortune 500 clients' critical infrastructure from evolving threats. This is a high-impact role offering cutting-edge tools, rapid career growth, and the opportunity to make an immediate difference in digital defense.
As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you'll monitor, detect, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats in real-time. You'll collaborate with incident response teams, conduct forensic investigations, and implement proactive security measures to safeguard sensitive data. Our dynamic environment offers continuous learning opportunities, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401K matching, and professional development stipends.
Why join us? We're a CMMI Level 3 certified organization with a 98% employee retention rate. Our New York office features state-of-the-art security labs, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates innovation and continuous improvement. This urgent opening requires immediate availability for onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Monitor 24/7 security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and correlate threat intelligence to identify potential breaches
- Lead incident response procedures including containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents
- Conduct forensic investigations using tools like EnCase, FTK, and Volatility to determine attack vectors
- Develop and maintain security documentation including playbooks, runbooks, and incident reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and validate effectiveness
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Stay current on emerging threats and countermeasures through continuous research and training
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC analysis, or incident response
- Industry certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GIAC) preferred
- Expertise in SIEM tools, IDS/IPS systems, and network security protocols
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII)
- Experience with forensic tools and malware analysis techniques
- Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents and make rapid decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder reporting
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship