Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Baton Rouge and defend critical infrastructure from evolving threats. We're seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to immediately strengthen our security operations. This urgent opening offers rapid onboarding and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-critical environment. Ideal for candidates ready to make an immediate impact on day one.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate security incidents and coordinate incident response procedures
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Implement and maintain security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive leadership
- Collaborate with IT teams on security architecture improvements
- Stay current with emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms and network security tools
- Experience with incident response and threat hunting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision