Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Philadelphia and defend critical infrastructure from evolving threats! Nexus Cyber Defense is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst for an immediate contract opportunity. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and make an immediate impact on our security operations.
We're looking for a passionate professional to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across our enterprise environment. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess hands-on expertise in threat intelligence and security automation, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate security incidents and coordinate incident response activities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts using Python/PowerShell
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls
- Generate comprehensive security incident reports
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Experience with network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision