Job Description
URGENT HIRING: CyberGuard Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in San Diego, CA. This is a critical role with immediate start date to defend against evolving cyber threats. You'll work in a dynamic environment protecting Fortune 500 clients' digital assets while leveraging cutting-edge tools like Splunk, CrowdStrike, and AWS Security Hub. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement in one of America's top tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response operations for security breaches and cyber attacks
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on enterprise systems
- Develop and implement security policies aligned with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines
- Manage threat intelligence feeds and proactively identify emerging risks
- Mentor junior analysts and document security procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with focus on threat detection and incident response
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or GIAC (GCIH preferred)
- Expertise in network security tools (Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAF)
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure) and containerized environments
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (CrowdStrike, Recorded Future)
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Clear active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain