Job Description
Join Nevada Cyber Shield as a Cybersecurity Analyst and shape the future of digital defense in Henderson, NV. We offer flexible hours (including hybrid options) to support your work-life balance while tackling cutting-edge security challenges. You'll protect critical infrastructure for Fortune 500 clients in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Our team operates 24/7/365, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while maintaining peak performance. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development stipends, and the chance to work with industry-leading tools like Splunk and CrowdStrike.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents using MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and maintain security documentation (playbooks, policies)
- Collaborate with IT teams on security architecture improvements
- Perform threat hunting and proactive security analysis
- Generate executive-level security reports and metrics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on SOC/Security Operations experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools and threat detection platforms
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols (TCP/IP, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends coverage)