Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at NexusGuard Technologies, where innovation meets defense. We're urgently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our digital infrastructure and lead cutting-edge security initiatives. This is your chance to work with Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced, high-impact role offering career acceleration and competitive compensation. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced threat detection systems using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Lead incident response for security breaches including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for enterprise environments
- Develop security frameworks compliant with NIST, ISO 27001, and Illinois BHEPA regulations
- Mentor junior analysts and drive security awareness programs across departments
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in threat detection/response
- CISSP, CISM, or OSCP certification required
- Expertise in network security tools (Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAF)
- Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP security services)
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STIX)
- Illinois residency required for compliance with state security regulations