Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst looking for your next challenge in the heart of the Midwest?
Apex Cyber Defense is urgently hiring a skilled professional to join our elite SOC team. We are on the lookout for a proactive guardian of our digital infrastructure who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. If you possess a keen eye for anomalies and a passion for protecting organizational assets, we want to hear from you immediately.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
- Collaborative culture that values continuous learning and growth.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a significant impact as we scale our security operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events across the network using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct thorough incident investigations and coordinate response efforts to mitigate cyberattacks effectively.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing support, and security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA).
- Manage and maintain firewall rules, access controls, and intrusion prevention systems to enforce security policies.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including playbooks, SOPs, and incident reports.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; equivalent work experience is highly valued.
- 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related IT role.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC are strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common attack vectors.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.