Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at NexusGuard Technologies, a leader in digital defense innovation. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our clients' critical infrastructure in a remote-friendly environment. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with top-tier security professionals based in San Jose's thriving tech hub. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to detect, analyze, and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with equity options
- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) matching
- Annual professional development stipend
- Flexible work arrangements with remote-first culture
- State-of-the-art home office equipment
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate security incidents, document findings, and coordinate remediation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security architecture
- Stay current with emerging threats and industry best practices
- Prepare detailed security incident reports for stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH certification preferred
- Proficiency with threat detection tools (IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Experience with network protocols and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities