Job Description
Are you a visionary Security Engineer ready to defend the digital frontier? ApexGuard Technologies is currently hiring for an immediate start Senior Cybersecurity Analyst position based in Chicago, IL. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work options.
We are looking for a proactive security professional who can manage complex threat landscapes and ensure our infrastructure remains impenetrable. If you are ready to make an immediate impact, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and events within the SIEM environment (Splunk/Sentinel).
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors during security breaches.
- Implement and manage security policies and compliance frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Oversee access control management and user identity verification protocols.
- Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and recommend proactive defense strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Active CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, threat analysis, or network security.
- Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation and tool development.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Excellent communication skills to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.