Job Description
Immediate Hire: Senior Cybersecurity Analyst | Remote Options | Columbus, IL
Join NexusShield Security's elite cybersecurity team and defend critical infrastructure against evolving threats. We're urgently seeking a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our clients' digital assets with cutting-edge solutions. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility with our modern Columbus headquarters and fully remote options for qualified candidates. This is your chance to make an immediate impact in high-stakes security operations while advancing your career in one of Illinois' fastest-growing tech hubs.
Why NexusShield?
• Industry-leading compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Cutting-edge security tools and continuous training
• Hybrid work model with remote flexibility
• Career advancement in a rapidly scaling security firm
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response investigations for security breaches and cyber attacks
- Implement and maintain advanced threat detection systems (SIEM, EDR)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Develop and execute security awareness training programs for staff
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure architectures
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using Splunk and ArcSight
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Stay current with emerging threats and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on incident response experience
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or GIAC preferred
- Expertise in network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to prioritize under pressure
- Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences