Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at CyberGuard Solutions Inc. and become a guardian of digital assets in Ohio's thriving tech hub. We're seeking a passionate Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to architect, implement, and monitor robust security frameworks that protect our Fortune 500 clients from evolving threats. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work 3 days from our downtown Columbus campus while driving innovation in our state-of-the-art security operations center.
Why CyberGuard? We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous learning, offering industry-leading certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+), and providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies like SIEM platforms, threat intelligence feeds, and zero-trust architectures. Our Columbus team collaborates directly with federal partners on critical infrastructure protection initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols
- Lead incident response activities for security breaches, conducting forensic analysis and mitigation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across hybrid cloud environments
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, policies, and playbooks
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using Splunk and IBM QRadar platforms
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Provide expert guidance on compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise security operations and threat management
- Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners
- Strong understanding of network protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and zero-trust models
- Experience leading incident response teams and developing security automation
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (required for federal projects)