Job Description
Are you an elite threat hunter looking for a role that offers flexibility, high-impact work, and competitive compensation? Apex Cyber Defense is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst (Night Shift) to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Los Angeles.
As a critical member of our 24/7 defense team, you will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, investigating potential breaches, and mitigating threats in real-time. We value deep technical expertise and the ability to work independently in a high-stakes environment.
Why join us?
- Competitive Pay: Base salary range of $95k - $135k depending on experience.
- Night Shift Premium: Enjoy a quieter work environment and avoid the LA rush hour commute.
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.
If you have a passion for defense and want to protect critical infrastructure, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents in a 24/7 SOC environment.
- Conduct triage, analysis, and remediation of malware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats.
- Utilize SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to correlate events and reduce noise.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management coordination.
- Document incident reports, playbooks, and runbooks for future reference.
- Collaborate with the incident response team during escalated breaches.
- Stay current on emerging threats and cybersecurity trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Active Security Clearance or CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH certification preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a SOC or Network Operations Center (NOC).
- Demonstrated experience with SIEM, EDR, and firewall technologies.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and operating systems (Windows/Linux).
- Must be available to work rotating night shifts (e.g., 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.