Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Los Angeles and protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats! CyberGuard Solutions Inc. is seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our clients' digital assets. This immediate opening offers the chance to work with Fortune 500 companies in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools and frameworks to defend against sophisticated attacks while advancing your career in one of America's tech hubs.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
- Continuous training and industry certification support
- Collaborative culture with innovation-focused teams
- Opportunities to lead high-impact security initiatives
- Modern downtown LA office with flexible work options
Responsibilities
- Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security documentation (playbooks, policies, runbooks)
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Analyze threat intelligence feeds to proactively identify emerging risks
- Support compliance initiatives (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations or threat detection
- Strong proficiency in SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and network security protocols
- Industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, Security+, CompTIA Security+)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat actor TTPs
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to document complex findings
- Ability to work rotating shifts in 24/7 security operations environment