Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Nexus Security Solutions in the heart of Seattle's tech hub. We're hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to defend against evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical infrastructure. This high-impact role offers immediate start opportunities to work with Fortune 500 clients in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and professional growth opportunities in one of America's most vibrant tech cities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents with SLA-driven urgency
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and optimize security playbooks for incident response
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls
- Generate executive-level security dashboards and threat intelligence reports
- Stay current on emerging threats and attack vectors
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA CySA+ certification required
- Expertise in threat detection, incident response, and log analysis
- Proficiency with SIEM tools and EDR solutions
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and security architectures
- Experience with Windows/Linux environments and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents