Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Minneapolis and become the guardian of digital assets. CyberShield Solutions Inc. is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to defend against evolving threats in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to safeguard critical infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance. This role offers immediate impact, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities in a thriving tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on enterprise systems
- Develop and implement security controls to mitigate emerging threats
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA standards
- Document security incidents, forensic analysis, and remediation procedures
- Provide 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident response
- Lead security awareness training for employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations or threat detection
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification preferred
- Proficiency in network security tools (Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAF)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and network architectures
- Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain