Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions as a Weekend Cybersecurity Analyst and become a frontline defender against digital threats. This critical role offers the unique opportunity to protect NYC's premier organizations while enjoying a balanced weekday schedule. Our elite team operates in a cutting-edge SOC environment where your expertise directly impacts security resilience.
We provide comprehensive training, industry-leading tools, and a collaborative culture that values continuous learning. As a weekend-shift specialist, you'll gain unparalleled experience in high-stakes incident response while maintaining work-life balance. This is your chance to elevate your career in cybersecurity without sacrificing personal time.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment protocols
- Conduct forensic analysis of network traffic and system logs
- Implement patch management and vulnerability remediation
- Collaborate with IT teams to enhance security controls
- Generate comprehensive incident reports and executive summaries
- Stay current with emerging threats and attack vectors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or IT-related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with SOC operations
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Strong knowledge of NIST and CIS frameworks
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations