Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Baltimore, MD! CyberGuard Technologies is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our enterprise infrastructure from evolving threats. This direct-hire role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a cutting-edge environment.
We're looking for a proactive professional who can detect, investigate, and mitigate security incidents while strengthening our defense posture. If you're passionate about safeguarding digital assets and thrive in dynamic security landscapes, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to identify and respond to potential threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure
- Develop and implement security incident response plans and playbooks
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Lead threat hunting initiatives using advanced forensic techniques
- Manage security tool configurations including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP or equivalent certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security architectures
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to document complex security events
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred