Job Description
Immediate Opening: Protect Baltimore's Critical Infrastructure
CyberShield Defense is urgently seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in Baltimore, MD. This is a rare opportunity to defend Fortune 500 clients and government agencies from sophisticated cyber threats. You'll work in a cutting-edge SOC environment where your skills directly impact national security.
We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading training, and a culture that values innovation. If you're passionate about threat hunting and incident response, this is your moment to shine.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk/QRadar) for threat detection and analysis
- Conduct forensic investigations on security incidents and breach attempts
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts for threat response
- Collaborate with penetration testers to validate security controls
- Generate executive-level threat intelligence reports
- Lead incident response tabletop exercises
- Support PCI DSS and NIST compliance initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on SOC experience with SIEM platforms
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Proficiency in Python/PowerShell for automation
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
- Ability to work rotating shifts in 24/7 environment