Job Description
Are you a security-conscious professional ready to defend the frontier?
Apex Data Defense is urgently seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite security operations team in New York. In an era of increasing digital threats, you will be the guardian of our organization's digital assets, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have a deep understanding of threat landscapes and a passion for protecting critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you immediately.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation package with annual performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible work-from-home hybrid model.
- Continuous learning and certification reimbursement programs.
Your Mission: To identify, analyze, and neutralize security vulnerabilities before they impact our business operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to identify potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct daily vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure system resilience.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware analysis and forensics.
- Implement and manage security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Collaborate with IT and software engineering teams to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle.
- Produce detailed incident reports and security dashboards for executive stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity or network administration.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CISM are highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), and Endpoint Protection (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, and network protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to non-technical stakeholders.