Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberShield Dynamics, a nationally recognized leader in threat intelligence and incident response. We're urgently seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our Fortune 500 clients' digital infrastructure in the Louisville metro area. This high-impact role offers immediate opportunity to shape security operations while working with cutting-edge technologies like Splunk and CrowdStrike.
Why Louisville? Our regional hub offers exceptional work-life balance, competitive cost of living, and direct collaboration with federal agencies. This urgent opening requires immediate start – perfect for candidates ready to make tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) to identify potential threats
- Lead incident response procedures including containment, eradication, and recovery of security breaches
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on client systems
- Develop and maintain security documentation including playbooks and runbooks
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to implement security controls
- Generate executive-level security reports and threat intelligence briefings
- Stay current with emerging threats and zero-day vulnerabilities
Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on experience in SOC operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (required)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR platforms
- Strong understanding of NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Ability to work rotating shifts for 24/7 operations coverage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Active DoD Secret clearance preferred