Job Description
Are you ready to defend the perimeter and protect critical infrastructure? Apex Shield Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Arlington, Texas.
This is an immediate hire opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a high-stakes environment. You will be responsible for monitoring enterprise networks, responding to security incidents, and implementing robust defense strategies. If you are looking for a role where your expertise directly translates to business continuity and national security, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Start: Onboarding begins as soon as this week.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range $90k - $115k plus performance bonuses.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge SIEM, EDR, and automation tools.
- Remote/Hybrid Flexibility: Hybrid work model available after probation.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events in real-time using SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, or ArcSight) to detect and mitigate threats.
- Conduct detailed log analysis and forensic investigations to identify root causes of security breaches.
- Respond to and contain active cyber incidents, following Incident Response (IR) playbooks.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing support to ensure system hardening.
- Configure and manage network security devices, including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, and VPNs.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Maintain compliance documentation and ensure adherence to NIST, HIPAA, and internal security policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a similar technical role.
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC are strongly preferred.
- Strong proficiency with SIEM platforms, log management, and threat intelligence feeds.
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Windows/Linux administration, and Active Directory.
- Experience with scripting (Python or PowerShell) for security automation is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.