Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in San Diego and start protecting critical infrastructure immediately! CyberGuard Defense Systems is seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard our clients' digital assets. This urgent opening requires immediate onboarding for a high-stakes role defending against evolving cyber threats. Work in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology and industry experts. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities in San Diego's thriving tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust security architectures to prevent cyber attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network systems
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for threat detection
- Respond to and mitigate security incidents with incident response protocols
- Develop security policies and procedures aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols and firewalls
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and containerization
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills