Job Description
Are you a vigilant guardian of the digital frontier? Apex Defense Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). In this role, you will be the first line of defense, monitoring critical infrastructure and neutralizing threats before they impact our global clientele. We value the unique focus and perspective that the night shift offers, providing a quieter environment for deep-dive investigations and strategic threat hunting.
Why Join Apex?
• Impactful Work: Protect national infrastructure and Fortune 500 clients from sophisticated cyber threats.
• Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge training in MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and advanced SIEM technologies.
• Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Night Shift Perks: Enhanced shift differential and flexible scheduling options.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, events, and logs from SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) to detect suspicious activity.
- Conduct 24/7 threat hunting and proactive vulnerability assessments to identify potential security gaps.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, escalating to senior leadership when necessary to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with the Red Team and Blue Team to refine defensive strategies and penetration testing outcomes.
- Generate and present detailed incident reports and security metrics to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
- Perform patch management and firmware updates for firewalls and endpoint protection systems.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certifications: Active CISSP, GCIH, CISA, or CEH certification is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC environment, with 2+ years specifically in a night shift capacity.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm), Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), and Endpoint Detection (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and common attack vectors (Phishing, Ransomware, APT).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking and ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Availability: Must be willing and able to work rotating night shifts (e.g., 6 PM - 6 AM).