Job Description
Apex Cyber Defense is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite team in Austin, Texas. We specialize in providing enterprise-grade security solutions with a focus on rapid response and compliance. We are proud to offer daily pay options for our employees and maintain a fully remote-first culture.
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive salary with daily pay availability.
- Flexible remote work from anywhere in the US.
- Top-tier health benefits and professional development stipends.
As a Senior Analyst, you will be the guardian of our client's data assets, leveraging advanced tools to detect and neutralize threats before they impact business operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts and manage incident response workflows.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal networks.
- Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and SIEM platforms.
- Ensure compliance with SOC2, HIPAA, and NIST frameworks.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to patch vulnerabilities and improve code security.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security analysis.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or Security+ (Required).
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and operating systems (Windows/Linux).
- Experience with cloud security architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) is highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.