Job Description
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier? Apex Digital Defense is urgently seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in Chula Vista, CA. This is a critical role where you will protect our infrastructure from evolving threats and ensure data integrity for our global clients.
We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to start tomorrow and make a tangible impact on national security, apply today.
Key Highlights:
- Urgent Hiring: Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
- High-Visibility Role: Work directly with senior leadership on incident response.
- Modern Stack: Access to cutting-edge SIEM and threat intelligence tools.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools to identify potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Respond to and remediate security incidents according to NIST incident response procedures.
- Configure and manage network security devices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.
- Collaborate with IT engineering teams to patch vulnerabilities and harden systems.
- Generate and present regular security posture reports to management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GCIH are strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and log analysis.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and attack vectors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.