Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Oakland CyberShield and defend against evolving digital threats! We're urgently seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard critical infrastructure in the heart of the Bay Area. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and the chance to make an immediate difference in our security posture. If you're passionate about threat hunting and incident response, apply today to become our next line of defense!
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents with SLA-driven urgency
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and refine security policies/procedures
- Collaborate with IT teams on secure architecture design
- Generate comprehensive incident reports and executive summaries
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation techniques
Qualifications
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+/CEH/CISSP certification required
- Expertise in threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
- Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS and EDR solutions
- Strong knowledge of NIST/CIS controls and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent experience