Job Description
Join CyberShield Technologies as a Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital innovation in the heart of Raleigh's thriving tech hub. We're seeking a vigilant professional to protect our enterprise infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while driving proactive security initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and career growth.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network systems
- Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, and playbooks
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Analyze threat intelligence and recommend mitigation strategies
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS frameworks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in security operations or threat detection
- Certification (CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GIAC preferred)
- Proficiency in network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Strong knowledge of attack vectors and defense mechanisms
- Experience with incident response methodologies (NIST SP 800-61)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders