Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberShield Dynamics and become a guardian of digital infrastructure in the heart of Chicago. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our Fortune 500 clients from evolving cyber threats. This immediate opening offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct threat hunting and forensic investigations
- Develop and maintain security incident response playbooks
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls
- Generate executive-level security dashboards and reports
- Stay current on emerging threats and threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- Certified in CISSP, Security+, or CEH (or actively pursuing)
- Experience with SIEM tools and EDR solutions
- Proficiency in network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents