Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberShield Dynamics and make an immediate impact protecting critical infrastructure. We're seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our systems against evolving threats in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. This urgent opening requires a candidate who can hit the ground running and defend our digital assets from day one. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to secure our future, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Implement and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint security solutions
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive leadership
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Develop incident response playbooks and conduct tabletop exercises
- Stay current on emerging threats and zero-day vulnerabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SOC environments
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and containerized environments
- Excellent written communication skills for incident reporting
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends for 24/7 coverage