Job Description
Fortify the Future: Join Our Elite Security Team in San Antonio
Apex Cyber Defense is rapidly expanding its Threat Intelligence Operations Center and is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join us immediately. If you are a proactive security professional with a passion for defending critical infrastructure and mitigating cyber threats, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as the guardian of our network integrity, monitoring for suspicious activities, conducting root-cause analyses, and deploying rapid response strategies. We value technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a relentless drive to stay ahead of evolving cyber adversaries.
Key Highlights:
- Immediate Start Date: Start protecting our systems within days.
- Competitive Compensation: $80k - $120k base salary based on experience.
- State-of-the-Art Environment: Work with the latest SIEM, EDR, and automation tools.
Don't wait—apply today to secure your future with Apex Cyber Defense.
Responsibilities
- Real-Time Threat Monitoring: Continuously monitor security alerts and dashboards to detect, analyze, and respond to potential cyber threats and intrusions.
- Incident Response & Remediation: Lead the investigation of security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement patches or mitigations to resolve breaches.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- SOC Operations: Manage tickets in the Security Operations Center (SOC) workflow, ensuring timely triage and escalation of high-priority issues.
- Security Compliance: Ensure all systems and processes comply with internal security policies and external regulations (NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Reporting & Documentation: Generate detailed reports on security events, incident trends, and compliance status for executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a SOC, security operations, or network administration role.
- Certifications: Required: Security+ or CISSP. Preferred: CEH, GCIH, or CISM.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, networking, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, Sentinel) and EDR solutions.
- Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.