Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberShield Solutions and become the frontline defender of critical digital assets. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our infrastructure against evolving threats in the heart of Oakland's tech hub. This is an immediate opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.
As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you'll monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while continuously optimizing our defense posture. You'll work alongside industry experts to implement advanced security frameworks and drive innovation in threat intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and analyze security alerts to detect potential threats
- Conduct forensic investigations on security incidents and compile detailed incident reports
- Implement and maintain security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Develop and refine security playbooks for incident response procedures
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Provide 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or SOC analysis
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required (CEH/GCIH preferred)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, packet analysis (Wireshark), and threat intelligence platforms
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and OS hardening
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration