Job Description
Protect Digital Frontiers with NexusShield Security
Join our elite cybersecurity team as a Part-Time Cybersecurity Analyst in San Jose's thriving tech hub. This role offers flexible hours while allowing you to safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats. We provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and mentorship from industry veterans. Perfect for students, career-changers, or professionals seeking work-life balance without compromising impact.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for threat detection
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Incident response coordination including forensic analysis and remediation
- Develop security documentation including policies, playbooks, and compliance reports
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Stay current on emerging threats and industry trends through continuous learning
Qualifications
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with focus on threat detection
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (CISSP, CEH preferred)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners
- Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security principles
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one