Job Description
Join NexusCyber Technologies, a leading innovator in enterprise cybersecurity, as a Cybersecurity Analyst on our Weekend Shift. This role is critical to protecting our global infrastructure from evolving threats while supporting work-life balance through a Saturday-Sunday schedule. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Chicago operations center, collaborating with elite security teams to safeguard Fortune 500 clients. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for cutting-edge certifications.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms during weekend shifts
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with rapid containment protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for client systems
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts for threat mitigation
- Document incident reports and security procedures with precision
- Collaborate with weekday teams for seamless threat intelligence sharing
- Participate in quarterly security drills and weekend-specific simulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS)
- Experience with Linux/Windows security hardening
- Ability to work independently during high-pressure weekend shifts
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) a plus