Job Description
Protect the Future of Digital Infrastructure
Apex Digital Defense is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Seattle. We are on the lookout for a proactive threat hunter who excels at identifying vulnerabilities before they become breaches. In this role, you will be the guardian of our data integrity, working alongside world-class engineers to defend against sophisticated cyber threats.
At Apex, we believe in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will have the autonomy to implement cutting-edge security protocols and mentor junior analysts, driving the maturity of our security posture. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a significant impact in a thriving tech hub, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and analyze trends within the SIEM environment (Splunk/LogRhythm) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in real-time.
- Conduct thorough incident investigations and coordinate rapid response efforts to minimize downtime and data exposure.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to proactively identify security gaps.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for security policies, incident response playbooks, and compliance reporting (ISO 27001, NIST).
- Collaborate with development and IT teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Stay abreast of the latest threat intelligence and emerging cyberattack methodologies to recommend proactive defense strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH are highly valued.
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or threat intelligence.
- Strong proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, LogRhythm) and EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
- Experience with scripting (Python or PowerShell) for automation and log analysis.
- Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, and cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure).