Job Description
Are you a security visionary ready to protect critical infrastructure while enjoying the flexibility of remote work? NexusGuard Cybersecurity is expanding our elite team in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead our threat detection and incident response efforts. In this role, you will safeguard our clients' data assets, ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR), and architect robust security solutions for a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients.
Why Join NexusGuard?
- Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the US with a focus on work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive salary package and equity options.
- Continuous Learning: Access to the latest security tools and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks within the network infrastructure.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and eradication of cyber threats and malware.
- Implement and manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to monitor network traffic and detect anomalies.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance documentation for internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design secure cloud architectures and applications.
- Conduct security awareness training sessions for staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC is required; CISM is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or information assurance.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and common network protocols.
- Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, FireEye, or Palo Alto Networks.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).