Job Description
Are you a security professional looking to make a tangible impact on national and enterprise security? Vanguard Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in Jacksonville, FL. We are at the forefront of protecting critical infrastructure, and we need a vigilant guardian to manage our security operations.
In this pivotal role, you will not just monitor logs; you will define our defense strategy. You will work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in threat detection and incident response will directly safeguard our organization's digital assets.
Why Join Vanguard?
- Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for advanced certifications and leadership training.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge SIEM and EDR tools.
Ready to defend the future? Apply today and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.
Responsibilities
- 24/7 Security Monitoring: Operate within the Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts and threats in real-time.
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of cybersecurity breaches, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses before they are exploited.
- Security Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal security policies, NIST standards, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
- Threat Intelligence: Analyze threat intelligence feeds to proactively defend against emerging cyber threats and zero-day exploits.
- Collaboration: Partner with IT and DevOps teams to implement security controls within development pipelines.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related role.
- Certifications: CISSP, Security+, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ is required; CISSP preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or Splunk Enterprise Security).
- Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, and routing protocols.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.