Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions, a leader in cybersecurity innovation, as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Austin, TX. This contract role offers weekly pay and the chance to protect critical infrastructure for Fortune 500 clients. You'll collaborate with elite engineers in a fast-paced environment while advancing your career in one of America's tech capitals.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Weekly pay schedule
- Hyflex work arrangement (3 days in-office)
- Access to cutting-edge security tools
- Professional development stipend
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct incident response investigations and threat hunting
- Implement network security controls and vulnerability patches
- Generate comprehensive security incident reports
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on secure pipeline development
- Perform security audits and compliance assessments
- Document security procedures and create playbooks
Qualifications
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with CISSP or Security+ certification
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
- Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure security services)
- Knowledge of NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with network protocols and architecture
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities