Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite defense team in San Antonio, Texas. As a critical hub for national security and technology, San Antonio offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that protect critical infrastructure.
In this role, you will be the first line of defense against sophisticated cyber threats, leveraging cutting-edge technology to safeguard our organization's digital assets. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside industry veterans dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of security compliance and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development.
- State-of-the-art security operations center (SOC) environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses before they are exploited.
- Lead incident response investigations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate breaches and restore operations.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance documentation aligned with NIST, CIS, and HIPAA standards.
- Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems to determine the root cause of security incidents.
- Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Provide security training and awareness programs to staff to reduce human error and phishing risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior analyst capacity.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with scripting languages (Python or PowerShell) for automation and threat hunting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 SOC environment on a rotating shift basis.