Job Description
Join the Elite Cybersecurity Team in San Diego
Are you a dedicated cybersecurity professional seeking a role that offers stability, high impact, and competitive compensation? Apex Defense Systems is currently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our 24/7 operations center. We are specifically looking for candidates who thrive in a high-pressure environment and are available to work weekend shifts.
We offer Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates, including those looking to move from Ohio or other regions to sunny San Diego. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with a market leader in national security and digital defense.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary package ($115k - $145k).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Relocation assistance provided to San Diego, CA.
- Generous PTO and holiday pay.
Responsibilities
- Monitor enterprise security systems, firewalls, and SIEM alerts during assigned weekend shifts to identify and mitigate potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct thorough log analysis and correlation to detect anomalous behavior and investigate security incidents.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to ensure system integrity and compliance with NIST standards.
- Collaborate with the SOC team and incident response unit to contain and remediate security breaches.
- Document security incidents, create detailed reports for management, and maintain accurate audit trails.
- Assist in the development and testing of cybersecurity playbooks and disaster recovery procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or system administration.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- Must be willing and able to work rotating weekend shifts (e.g., Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Sunday).
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and common attack vectors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.