Job Description
Join TechGuard Solutions as a Cybersecurity Analyst in sunny St. Petersburg, FL! We're seeking a passionate professional to protect our clients' digital assets and spearhead proactive security initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll safeguard critical infrastructure while working alongside industry experts in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make tangible impacts on enterprise security postures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to cyber threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Develop and maintain security documentation including incident response plans
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls across cloud and on-premise environments
- Lead incident response investigations and forensic analysis during security breaches
- Stay current with emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies
- Provide security awareness training to employees and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in threat detection and response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network security protocols
- Strong understanding of NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Experience with incident response methodologies (e.g., NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Active DoD Secret clearance preferred