Job Description
Are you a dedicated cybersecurity professional looking for a pivotal role with a leading defense contractor? Apex Cyber Defense is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a critical position requiring a shift to the weekend schedule to ensure 24/7 protection of our national infrastructure clients.
As part of our San Antonio team, you will utilize cutting-edge SIEM tools to detect, analyze, and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats. We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to excellence in information security. Our weekend shift allows for a perfect work-life balance with weekdays off, while providing a high-impact environment where your expertise directly safeguards national assets.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, alarms, and events within the SIEM platform (Splunk/SolarWinds) to identify potential threats.
- Perform 24/7 incident response and triage for security breaches and system anomalies.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious actors within the network.
- Investigate and remediate vulnerabilities in real-time to minimize downtime and data exposure.
- Collaborate with the SOC team and cross-functional departments to enforce security best practices.
- Generate and maintain detailed reports on security incidents and system health.
- Support the implementation of security patches and configuration updates during maintenance windows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent military/technical experience.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) is required.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network defense.
- Strong proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, or ArcSight).
- Knowledge of NIST frameworks, NICE framework, and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings.
- Must be available to work weekends (Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday schedules).