Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Virginia Beach and defend critical infrastructure against evolving threats! CyberShield Defense Group is urgently seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our clients' digital assets. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. If you're passionate about safeguarding systems and have a proven track record in threat detection, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security events using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and investigate potential breaches
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and implement incident response plans for security breaches
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and CIS frameworks
- Analyze malware and advanced persistent threats using forensic tools
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Stay current with emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SOC or analyst role
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH certification preferred
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS systems, and network analysis tools
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Recorded Future)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents