Job Description
Join the front lines of digital defense at Apex Cyber Defense. We are a leading technology firm in Houston, Texas, dedicated to securing critical infrastructure and enterprise data. We are currently looking for a highly analytical and driven Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security operations center (SOC).
In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting our organization from cyber threats, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of our IT systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment using state-of-the-art technology to detect and respond to incidents before they impact our business.
What You Will Do
Our team values innovation and vigilance. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will:
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents in real-time using SIEM tools.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify system weaknesses.
- Implement and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
- Develop and update security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Manage user access controls, perform identity management, and enforce least privilege access.
- Collaborate with IT engineering and software development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in code and infrastructure.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to staff members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related role.
- Certification: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, subnetting, and routing protocols.
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and log analysis.
- Experience with Linux and Windows system administration and scripting (Python/Bash).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly.