Job Description
Immediate Opening for Cybersecurity Analyst in Washington DC!
CyberShield DC is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team protecting critical infrastructure in the nation's capital. This is a high-impact role requiring immediate availability to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. You'll be the frontline guardian of sensitive data and digital assets, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national security.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools
• Career advancement in a rapidly growing field
• Collaborative culture with industry experts
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct incident response investigations and forensic analysis
- Develop and implement security controls for cloud/on-premises environments
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Create detailed security incident reports and remediation plans
- Collaborate with IT teams on security architecture improvements
- Stay current on emerging threats and attack vectors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and systems
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF)
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
- Active Secret clearance preferred (ability to obtain required)