Job Description
Immediate Opening: Cybersecurity Analyst in Nashville, TN
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Nashville Cyber Defense Group and become a guardian of digital assets in Music City's thriving tech ecosystem. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our clients' critical infrastructure from evolving threats. This is your chance to make a tangible impact while advancing your career in one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits
• Cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and training
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship opportunities
• Direct impact on Nashville's cybersecurity resilience
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents including malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and maintain security documentation including incident response playbooks
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and compliance frameworks
- Provide threat intelligence analysis and recommend mitigation strategies
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident response
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SOC or similar environment
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification preferred
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network analysis
- Strong understanding of NIST frameworks and compliance requirements
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain