Job Description
Join NexusGuard Security Solutions as a Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital assets in Dallas's thriving tech ecosystem. We're seeking a vigilant professional to protect our Fortune 500 clients from evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and prioritize incident response
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across network infrastructures
- Develop and implement security protocols for cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
- Collaborate with IT teams to remediate security gaps and maintain compliance
- Generate comprehensive threat intelligence reports for executive stakeholders
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in SOC operations or threat detection roles
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection tools
- Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Experience with threat hunting and malware analysis
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure incident response scenarios