Job Description
Why This Role?
Are you a vigilant guardian of digital assets? Fortress Shield Security is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Austin, Texas. In this pivotal Night Shift role, you will be the first line of defense against sophisticated cyber threats, ensuring our infrastructure remains impenetrable while the world sleeps. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits, and a culture that values deep expertise and autonomy.
Overview
We are looking for a proactive security professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real-time, protecting our clients from evolving cyber threats. This is a unique opportunity to lead incident response efforts during off-peak hours when resources are optimized for deep analysis.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) for anomalies and potential threats.
- Conduct triage, investigation, and incident response for escalated security events using standard playbooks.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical internal and external systems.
- Document security incidents and maintain detailed forensic logs for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Collaborate with the Threat Intelligence team to identify emerging attack vectors and zero-day exploits.
- Configure and manage security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection agents.
- Conduct regular security awareness training sessions and security posture reviews for the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Active CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH certification is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in SOC analysis, Network Security, or Incident Response.
- Must be available to work rotating night shifts (e.g., 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM or similar).
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, and network protocols.
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation and log analysis.