Job Description
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier from the heart of New Orleans? Apex Defense Systems is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Information Security team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for protecting our critical infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, and leading the response to sophisticated cyber threats.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including remote work flexibility, continuous training opportunities, and a culture that values innovation and security-first thinking. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a tangible impact on the safety of national and corporate assets, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Threat Monitoring & Response: Monitor security alerts and events across the network using SIEM tools; investigate and mitigate potential threats in real-time.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses before exploitation.
- Incident Management: Lead the incident response process for security breaches, coordinating with IT teams and stakeholders to minimize downtime and data loss.
- Security Architecture: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and secure network configurations.
- Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA by preparing for and facilitating security audits.
- Security Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices and phishing awareness.
Qualifications
- Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GCIH certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or information assurance.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, LogRhythm), endpoint protection (EDR), and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, network protocols, and common attack vectors (phishing, malware, ransomware).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex security findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Tools: Experience with cloud security tools (AWS/Azure) and identity management systems (Okta, Active Directory).