Job Description
Join Nevada CyberShield Inc., Reno's premier cybersecurity defense firm, as a Part-Time Cybersecurity Analyst. Protect critical infrastructure for local enterprises while advancing your career in Northern Nevada's growing tech hub. We offer flexible hours, cutting-edge tools, and mentorship from industry veterans. Perfect for students, career changers, or 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 client networks
- Investigate security incidents and develop remediation protocols
- Generate comprehensive security incident reports for stakeholders
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security best practices
- Stay current with emerging threats and defensive technologies
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation (1 week per month)
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification preferred
- 2+ years of hands-on security operations experience
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and firewalls
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (MISP, AlienVault)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision