Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberGuard Solutions Inc. in Buffalo, NY! We're seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our digital infrastructure against evolving threats. You'll be the guardian of our systems, ensuring robust security measures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and resilience. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment where innovation meets security excellence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and incident response
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices
- Investigate security breaches, document findings, and recommend corrective actions
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network, application, and endpoint security hardening
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats and countermeasures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH certification preferred
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and threat intelligence platforms
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to prioritize critical threats
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical/non-technical audiences