Job Description
Join the Frontline of Digital Defense in Charlotte, NC
We are urgently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security operations team. If you are a threat hunter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to protect critical infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact immediately.
About the Role:
As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring our security landscape, responding to critical incidents, and fortifying our defenses against evolving cyber threats. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of data protection and regulatory compliance.
Why Join Apex?
- Competitive Compensation: Generous salary package reflecting your expertise.
- Urgent Hiring: Immediate start date available for the right candidate.
- Modern Tools: Work with next-gen SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to identify and mitigate potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, manage the incident response lifecycle, and provide detailed post-incident reports.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure and applications.
- Enforce company security policies and compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA) across all departments.
- Collaborate with IT and software development teams to design secure architectures and implement secure coding practices.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and threat actors to proactively improve security posture.
- Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training for employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Valid certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH are required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or threat intelligence.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems (EDR).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a significant plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex technical findings for stakeholders.