Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Nexus Cyber Defense and make an immediate impact protecting critical infrastructure. We're seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to fill an urgent opening in our Albuquerque headquarters. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment while safeguarding digital assets for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for rapid career advancement in a mission-critical role.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
- Investigate security incidents, document findings, and implement remediation strategies
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Provide security awareness training to employees and stakeholders
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required (CEH preferred)
- Proficiency in network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and malware analysis
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Ability to work rotating on-call shifts for incident response
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills