Job Description
Join NexusShield Technologies, a leader in enterprise cybersecurity solutions, as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Dallas. We offer competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic environment where your expertise directly protects critical infrastructure. This role requires 24/7 incident response support with rotational shifts. Enjoy our state-of-the-art security operations center in downtown Dallas and collaborate with industry experts to defend against evolving cyber threats. We provide paid training, certifications, and opportunities for career growth in one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with SLA-driven urgency
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and maintain security documentation (playbooks, reports)
- Collaborate with network and cloud teams on security hardening
- Implement zero-trust architecture principles
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on security operations experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and IAM
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
- Ability to work rotating night/weekend shifts
- Valid U.S. government clearance preferred