Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team and make an immediate impact! CyberShield Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our critical infrastructure in San Diego. This urgent contract position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security tools while defending against evolving cyber threats. If you're ready to dive into dynamic threat analysis and incident response, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Monitor SIEM platforms and analyze security alerts for potential threats
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment procedures
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network systems
- Develop and maintain security documentation including playbooks and reports
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Conduct forensic analysis of security breaches and recommend remediation
- Stay updated on emerging threats and security trends through continuous research
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in threat detection and response
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ (required)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS systems
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and endpoint security
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Ability to work under pressure during critical security incidents
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Valid U.S. government security clearance preferred