Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions' elite cybersecurity team protecting Silicon Valley's critical infrastructure. We're seeking a dedicated Weekend Shift Security Analyst to safeguard our enterprise network against evolving threats. This high-impact role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge security operations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with our 4-day weekend schedule. You'll work alongside industry veterans in our state-of-art Security Operations Center (SOC) in the heart of San Jose.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across 24/7 SIEM platforms during weekend shifts
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents with precise forensic analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat mitigation strategies
- Document security incidents, playbooks, and post-mortem reports
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical assets
- Stay current on emerging threats and adapt defense protocols accordingly
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation for critical incident response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in SOC operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR platforms
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and cloud security frameworks
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure weekend environments
- Valid US security clearance preferred