Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team and start protecting critical infrastructure tomorrow! CyberShield Dynamics is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to defend our clients' digital assets in Phoenix's thriving tech hub. This is your chance to make an immediate impact while advancing your career in a cutting-edge environment with industry-leading tools and mentorship.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Our collaborative culture values innovation and continuous learning, providing pathways to advanced certifications and leadership roles. If you're ready to hit the ground running in cybersecurity, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Develop and implement incident response plans for security breaches and cyber attacks
- Generate comprehensive security reports for stakeholders and executive leadership
- Collaborate with IT teams to enforce security policies and compliance standards
- Research emerging threats and recommend defensive countermeasures
- Manage security tool configurations including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Proficiency in network security protocols and threat detection methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex security data
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
- Excellent written communication for documenting security procedures and reports