Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Anchorage, AK, and defend critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This urgent full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on cutting-edge security operations. Alaska Shield Security Solutions is seeking a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our clients' digital assets in the unique Alaskan landscape.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on Alaskan infrastructure
- Develop and implement security policies aligned with NIST and CIS frameworks
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Analyze logs and network traffic for malicious activity
- Collaborate with IT teams to remediate security gaps
- Prepare executive-level security reports and threat intelligence briefings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- Security certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in threat detection tools (EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network protocols
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, FISMA)
- Ability to work independently in remote Alaskan environments