Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions Inc. as a Cybersecurity Analyst in New Orleans, LA and become a guardian of digital assets for Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a proactive professional to safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats in our vibrant coastal city. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge training, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies while contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk/Symantec)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Generate comprehensive security reports and executive dashboards
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Research emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies
- Provide security awareness training to employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with SOC operations
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification preferred
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and common attack vectors
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance