Job Description
Are you a cybersecurity expert seeking a role that offers a peaceful environment and significant growth potential?
Apex Cyber Defense Systems is expanding our 24/7 security operations center in Columbus, Ohio. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Night Shift) to join our elite team. In this role, you will leverage our competitive equity options package to become a stakeholder in our success while guarding our clients' digital infrastructure during the quiet hours.
Why join us?
- Equity & Ownership: Take home a slice of the company with our competitive stock option plan.
- Night Shift Perks: Enjoy a quieter work environment and flexible remote work policies during off-hours.
- Top-Tier Compensation: Salary range of $120k - $160k plus comprehensive benefits.
We are also open to candidates in Texas for remote roles.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security events and alerts in real-time using SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, or similar).
- Perform forensic analysis and incident response for security breaches and anomalies.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage patch management schedules.
- Collaborate with the Day Shift team to escalate critical issues and share threat intelligence.
- Develop and maintain SOC playbooks and runbooks for night-time operations.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as SOC2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working in a Night Shift or rotational schedule environment.
- Strong proficiency with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting for automation.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during night hours.