Job Description
Apex CyberGuard Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic team in Charlotte, NC. In this pivotal role, you will act as a guardian of our organization's digital assets, leading initiatives to detect, respond to, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats. We offer a competitive benefits package, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a world-class security operations center (SOC).
- Comprehensive training and certification reimbursement.
- Flexible hybrid work model.
We are looking for a proactive security professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Develop and update incident response plans and playbooks to ensure rapid recovery from cyber incidents.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or network security.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security architectures.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and threat hunting.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.