Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions, a leader in next-gen cybersecurity defense, as a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst in Charlotte. This contract role offers daily pay for immediate impact in protecting critical infrastructure. You'll work with Fortune 500 clients to detect, analyze, and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats in real-time. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge technology with collaborative innovation, offering unparalleled exposure to enterprise-scale security operations. Perfect for seasoned professionals seeking flexible, high-impact work with top-tier tech partners.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct threat hunting and incident response for APT attacks
- Develop and maintain security playbooks for emerging threats
- Collaborate with blue teams on vulnerability patch prioritization
- Generate executive-level threat intelligence reports
- Automate security workflows using Python/PowerShell
- Participate in 24/7 rotational on-call coverage
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in threat analysis
- Certified CISSP, GIAC GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+
- Expertise in MITRE ATT&CK framework and NIST CSF
- Hands-on experience with EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Cloud security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP security services)
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred