Job Description
Join Nexus Shield Security as a Cybersecurity Analyst and protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats. We offer competitive daily pay rates for skilled professionals in Phoenix's thriving tech corridor. This contract position provides immediate opportunities to work with cutting-edge security tools while maintaining work-life flexibility.
Our team values proactive defense strategies and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be instrumental in safeguarding client systems while gaining exposure to diverse cybersecurity challenges across multiple industries.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises
- Implement firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems
- Incident response coordination and forensic analysis
- Develop security documentation and compliance reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on threat mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in network security tools (Wireshark, Nmap)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and IAM
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, HIPAA)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments