Job Description
Immediate Hire Opportunity: Join Our Elite Cybersecurity Team in Boston!
CyberShield Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic team in Boston's Financial District. This is a rare immediate opening for a professional passionate about protecting critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. You'll work in a state-of-the-art SOC environment with cutting-edge tools while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
As a key member of our security operations center, you'll monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across enterprise networks. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards like NIST and ISO 27001. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking to safeguard our organization's digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Analyze network traffic patterns to identify anomalies and potential breaches
- Develop and maintain security documentation including playbooks and policies
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises
- Stay current on emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in a SOC environment
- Professional certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH) strongly preferred
- Expert knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence feeds, and EDR solutions
- Strong analytical skills with ability to prioritize complex security incidents
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation