Job Description
NorthStar Cyber Defense is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our growing team in Anchorage, AK. We pride ourselves on offering a progressive work environment that prioritizes flexibility without compromising on quality. If you are passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and desire a schedule that works for your life, we want to hear from you.
As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets against evolving threats. You will work closely with our threat intelligence team to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real-time. Our flexible hour policy allows for hybrid or remote configurations, ensuring you can deliver exceptional results while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs, and system events to identify potential security breaches and anomalies.
- Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, including root cause analysis and incident response.
- Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO standards.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to staff members.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GCFA are highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a flexible, remote-capable environment.
- Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.