Job Description
Are you a seasoned security professional ready to lead the charge in digital defense? ApexGuard Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite, remote-first team based in San Diego, California.
We are a fast-growing cybersecurity firm protecting critical infrastructure for Fortune 500 clients. As we scale our operations, we need an expert to design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures that keep our data safe in an increasingly volatile threat landscape. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess deep technical expertise, we want to hear from you.
Why Join ApexGuard?
- Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere while contributing to a world-class security team.
- Competitive Compensation: Top-of-market salary with comprehensive benefits.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways to leadership and specialized certifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts across the enterprise network.
- Design and implement multi-layered security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
- Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or Security+ are required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a senior analyst or lead role.
- Strong working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP), operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
- Proficiency in security tools such as Splunk, SIEM, and SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ready to secure the future? Apply today and let's build a safer digital world together.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts across the enterprise network.
- Design and implement multi-layered security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
- Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or Security+ are required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a senior analyst or lead role.
- Strong working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP), operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
- Proficiency in security tools such as Splunk, SIEM, and SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.