Job Description
Are you a vigilant guardian of the digital realm? Apex Cyber Defense Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite night shift operations team in Fort Worth, Texas.
We are a market leader in information security, offering Relocation Assistance to exceptional talent looking to advance their career in the heart of Texas. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting sensitive data during the hours when threats are most active. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and value a culture that rewards expertise and autonomy, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Relocation Assistance: We help you move to Fort Worth so you can focus on your career, not your logistics.
- Night Shift Premium: Enjoy a competitive pay differential and a quiet, focused work environment.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge SIEM tools, SOAR platforms, and AI-driven threat detection.
Responsibilities
- 24/7 Threat Monitoring: Actively monitor security operations centers (SOC) for potential breaches, anomalies, and malicious activities.
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and containment of security incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- SOC Reporting: Generate detailed reports on security events, threat trends, and compliance status for executive leadership.
- Security Hardening: Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security patches, firewalls, and access controls.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST frameworks.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related field.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC certification is strongly preferred.
- Availability: Must be willing and able to work Night Shifts (e.g., 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar) and endpoint protection (EDR).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.