Job Description
Apex Cyber Defense is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security operations center in New York City. In this pivotal role, you will be the frontline defender of our organization's digital assets, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats.
Why Join Us?
At Apex Cyber Defense, we offer more than just a job; we offer a career-defining experience. You will work with state-of-the-art technology, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible remote and hybrid work options.
- Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Your Role
As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will lead threat detection initiatives, manage incident response workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to fortify our infrastructure against sophisticated attacks.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight).
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Lead incident response investigations, including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design secure network architectures and applications.
- Provide security awareness training to employees to reduce human error and phishing risks.
- Stay current on the latest threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends to proactively defend against new attack vectors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or network defense.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix).
- Experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.