Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team as a Part-Time Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of digital infrastructure. CyberGuard Solutions Inc. is seeking a passionate professional to protect our clients' assets in the heart of Chicago's thriving tech ecosystem. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while maintaining work-life balance. Ideal for students, career-changers, or experienced professionals seeking supplemental income in a high-demand field.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Respond to and document security incidents following established protocols
- Analyze malware and develop countermeasures for emerging threats
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security best practices
- Generate comprehensive security reports and executive summaries
- Stay current with evolving cyber threats and industry regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (e.g., CISSP, CEH)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network analysis
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience with incident response and threat intelligence platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities