Job Description
Join the Vanguard of Digital Defense
Fortress Digital Security is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead our threat detection and incident response initiatives. If you are a security professional passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and have a knack for staying one step ahead of cyber threats, we want to hear from you.
As part of our elite security team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our clients' data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving our security posture to new heights. You will work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Security Operations & Monitoring: Oversee 24/7 monitoring of security alerts and events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to identify and neutralize threats in real-time.
- Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, conducting forensic investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to improve resilience.
- Vulnerability Management: Manage the vulnerability lifecycle, including scanning, assessment, patching, and reporting to mitigate risks before exploitation.
- Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for advanced threats and malicious actors within the network, utilizing behavioral analytics and threat intelligence.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to industry standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and NIST frameworks through regular audits and policy enforcement.
- Security Architecture Support: Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement robust security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architectures.
- Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver security training programs to educate staff on emerging threats and best practices.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ certification required; GCIH or GCFA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, or information assurance.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols. Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting for automation.
- Tools: Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, Tenable).
- Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud security best practices for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure.