Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Houston, TX! CyberShield Solutions is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to defend our clients' digital infrastructure against evolving threats. You'll work in a cutting-edge environment where your expertise directly impacts security posture and business continuity. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advanced certifications.
Why Houston? Experience Texas' thriving tech hub with no state income tax and vibrant professional community.
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
- Incident response coordination including forensic analysis and containment procedures
- Develop and implement security controls aligned with NIST and CIS frameworks
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Collaborate with IT teams to harden systems against emerging attack vectors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or analyst role
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CEH certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS solutions
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and Windows/Linux systems
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Valid Texas driver's license for occasional client site visits