Job Description
We're seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team on an immediate hire contract basis. This is your chance to protect critical infrastructure at a cutting-edge tech firm in the heart of Oakland. You'll be on the front lines of digital defense, safeguarding systems against evolving threats while working alongside industry innovators. If you're passionate about cybersecurity excellence and ready to make an immediate impact, apply today and start your next career chapter tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and implement security controls for cloud and on-premise environments
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO standards
- Document security incidents and create detailed forensic reports
- Stay current with emerging threats and zero-day vulnerabilities
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in network security, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (CrowdStrike, Recorded Future)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure security services
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision