Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberGuard Phoenix and immediately start defending critical infrastructure against evolving threats. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to join our SOC team in Phoenix, AZ. This urgent opening requires immediate onboarding to protect our clients' digital assets 24/7. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise makes an immediate impact.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment procedures
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and implement security automation scripts for threat detection
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and CIS frameworks
- Generate detailed incident reports and executive security briefings
- Conduct regular security awareness training for employees
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with SOC operations
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA CySA+ certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel)
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and Windows/Linux systems
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
- Valid US government security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with incident response (IR) playbooks and tabletop exercises