Job Description
Join Nevada Cyber Shield as a Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital assets in our remote-friendly environment. We're seeking a proactive expert to protect our infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while enjoying Henderson's vibrant lifestyle. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with collaborative innovation, offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. Remote work flexibility with quarterly on-site meetups in Henderson's tech hub. Apply today and help us build a safer digital future!
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk/Symantec)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Investigate security breaches and perform forensic analysis
- Stay current with emerging threats and industry compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in security operations or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security architectures
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills