Job Description
Are you a security expert ready to defend the digital frontier?
Apex Cyber Defense is urgently hiring a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this high-stakes role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating threats, and ensuring the integrity of our critical infrastructure. If you are a self-starter with a passion for protecting data, we invite you to apply immediately.
Why This Role?
- Impactful Work: Play a critical role in safeguarding enterprise assets.
- Modern Stack: Work with cutting-edge SIEM and threat detection tools.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience in the Charlotte tech market.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) to detect and respond to potential breaches in real-time.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the network and systems.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance organizational security posture.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security controls into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Manage firewall rules, access controls, and identity management systems to enforce the principle of least privilege.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to recommend proactive security measures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related IT role.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, and common network protocols.
- Experience with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF) and threat hunting methodologies.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python or PowerShell) for automation and log analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.