Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions Inc. as a Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital infrastructure in the heart of New Mexico. We're seeking a proactive professional to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats across our enterprise systems. This hybrid role combines hands-on security operations with strategic risk assessment, offering unparalleled growth opportunities in a dynamic tech ecosystem.
Our Albuquerque team operates at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, serving critical infrastructure clients across the Southwest. You'll collaborate with elite engineers and use cutting-edge tools to safeguard sensitive data while developing incident response protocols that set industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) to identify potential threats
- Conduct forensic investigations of security incidents and prepare detailed incident reports
- Implement and maintain security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Develop and document security policies, procedures, and playbooks
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA standards
- Provide security awareness training to employees and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in security operations center (SOC) environments
- Industry certifications: CISSP, Security+, or GIAC preferred
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks)
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security architectures
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one