Job Description
Apex Digital Defense is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security team. We specialize in protecting enterprise infrastructure and are looking for a proactive professional to manage our security operations center (SOC) and threat intelligence.
This is a fully remote position available to candidates residing in Charlotte, NC, or the greater Georgia area. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and events using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or similar).
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage incident response workflows.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and network protocols.
- Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and events using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or similar).
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage incident response workflows.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and network protocols.
- Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.