Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in the vibrant heart of New Orleans! CyberShield Dynamics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our global enterprise infrastructure. This high-impact role offers exceptional compensation, cutting-edge tools, and the opportunity to defend against evolving cyber threats in a city renowned for its culture and innovation.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses, flexible work arrangements, and professional development stipends. Work remotely 3 days per week from anywhere in Louisiana, with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our downtown headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats
- Conduct proactive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across cloud and on-premise environments
- Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, and forensic analysis
- Develop and implement security automation scripts to enhance threat detection capabilities
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to design secure infrastructure architectures
- Create executive-level security reports and metrics for CISO and board presentations
- Maintain compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in SOC/analyst roles
- CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification required (CEH/GCIH preferred)
- Expertise in SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms
- Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network security protocols
- Strong scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell) for security automation
- Proven incident response handling with documented case studies
- Ability to work rotating on-call shifts during critical incidents
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for government contract compliance