Job Description
Are you a seasoned security professional ready to make an immediate impact? Apex Cyber Defense is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA.
We are a fast-paced, high-growth organization protecting critical infrastructure from evolving threats. Due to an aggressive expansion, we are offering an immediate hire opportunity for a top-tier talent to lead our threat detection and incident response strategies.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Start: Start making a difference within your first week.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary up to $200k + bonus structure.
- State-of-the-Art Environment: Work with cutting-edge SIEM tools and AI-driven threat intelligence.
- Flexible Work: Hybrid model with options for remote flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Threat Detection & Monitoring: Analyze network traffic and system logs in real-time to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of security incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to strengthen our security posture.
- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with industry standards such as SOC2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
- Security Architecture: Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement secure network architectures.
- Security Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on security best practices.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification: Active CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification is required.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network security.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting for automation; strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Tools: Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and DLP solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.