Job Description
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier? Charlotte CyberDefense is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in the heart of North Carolina.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for monitoring our network infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents with precision. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous learning and innovation, offering a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous 401(k) match.
If you have a passion for protecting sensitive data and want to work with cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools to detect potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Investigate and respond to security breaches, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
- Manage compliance documentation for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Certification such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security analysis.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.