Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Colorado Springs and become a guardian of digital infrastructure! As a Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Defense Systems, you'll protect critical systems against evolving cyber threats while working in a cutting-edge environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in one of America's most vibrant tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to cyber threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and implement security protocols to protect sensitive data and systems
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and CIS frameworks
- Incident response coordination including threat hunting and forensic analysis
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network protocols
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in high-pressure incident response scenarios
- Active DoD Secret clearance preferred