Job Description
Join NexusGuard Security's elite cybersecurity team in the heart of NYC! We're urgently seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our Fortune 500 clients' digital assets. This high-impact role offers immediate start and competitive compensation for protecting critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Work in our state-of-the-art Manhattan office with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with top-tier security professionals. If you're passionate about proactive threat detection and incident response, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate cybersecurity incidents and coordinate incident response activities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security documentation including playbooks and policies
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Perform threat hunting and proactive threat intelligence analysis
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity analysis experience
- Industry certifications: CISSP, CEH, or Security+ required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools and network security protocols
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work under pressure during incidents