Job Description
Apex Cyber Defense is a premier organization dedicated to protecting digital infrastructure for top tech companies. We are currently Urgently Hiring for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite remote team. This role is based out of our Fort Worth, TX hub, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States.
We are looking for a security visionary who can proactively identify threats and secure our corporate environment against evolving cyber-attacks. If you are a certified professional looking for a high-impact role with a competitive salary, we want to hear from you immediately.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal and external networks.
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to minimize downtime.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Perform regular security audits and ensure strict compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR regulations.
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools to enhance our defense posture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or information security.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.