Job Description
Are you a cybersecurity expert ready to defend the digital frontier?
Apex Defense Technologies is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Philadelphia. We are offering an immediate start for a proactive professional who is passionate about protecting critical infrastructure.
In this pivotal role, you will lead threat hunting initiatives, manage incident response workflows, and ensure our enterprise environment remains resilient against evolving cyber threats. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-security environment and want to make a tangible impact on national security standards, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Threat Detection & Monitoring: Analyze security alerts from SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) to identify and neutralize sophisticated threats in real-time.
- Incident Response: Lead and coordinate the technical response to security breaches, conducting forensic analysis and containment procedures.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in network architecture and applications.
- Security Architecture: Implement and maintain robust security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
- Automation: Develop and deploy Python or Bash scripts to automate security workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to regulatory frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, or CCSP are highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network security, or system administration.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of network protocols, Windows/Linux operating systems, and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Tools: Proficiency in security tools including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.