Job Description
The Opportunity: Tennessee CyberGuard is revolutionizing digital security in the heart of Music City. We are seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC). If you are passionate about threat hunting and protecting critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
• Remote-First Culture: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home with a focus on the Nashville, TN market.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $85k - $115k USD.
• Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and support for certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.).
Your Mission: As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be the first line of defense for our enterprise clients, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
Responsibilities
- Threat Detection: Monitor security alerts from SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) to identify and mitigate potential threats in real-time.
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of security breaches, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations (NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
- Threat Hunting: Proactively search for hidden threats within the network using advanced analytics and heuristic methods.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive security reports for stakeholders and management.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or system administration.
- Certifications: CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
- Scripting: Basic knowledge of Python or Bash scripting for automation tasks.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts.