Job Description
Join Fortress Cyber Defense's elite security team in El Paso! As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll be the frontline defender protecting critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. We offer cutting-edge tools, collaborative innovation, and direct impact on national security initiatives. Enjoy competitive benefits including remote flexibility, professional development stipends, and opportunities to work with Fortune 500 clients. Our El Paso hub combines high-stakes challenges with exceptional work-life balance in the Sun City.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with NIST framework compliance
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises
- Develop security documentation including playbooks and incident reports
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and hardening measures
- Stay current on threat intelligence and emerging attack vectors
- Participate in 24/7 rotational on-call rotation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in SOC operations or threat detection
- Industry certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH) required
- Expertise in network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to thrive under pressure during incident response