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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Weekend Shift - Philadelphia, PA (Relocation to VA Available)

Apex Cyber Defense Systems
Philadelphia
Estimated Salary
USD 110.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
8 Juli 2026
Deadline
8 Jul 2027

Job Description

Are you ready to protect the digital frontier? We are seeking a top-tier Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) for our Weekend Shift program.

Based in the heart of Philadelphia, we are a leading managed security services provider offering Relocation Assistance for candidates looking to move to Virginia or other key tech hubs. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and have the skills to defend against sophisticated threats, we want to meet you.

As a Weekend Shift Analyst, you will be the first line of defense during off-hours, ensuring business continuity and data integrity. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge SIEM technology.

Why Join Us?

  • Relocation Assistance: We support your move to Virginia or other designated locations.
  • Weekend Premium: Earn a significant shift differential for weekend coverage.
  • Modern Stack: Work with Splunk, Sentinel, and Python for threat detection.
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways to Senior and Management roles.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents within the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment during the Weekend Shift.
  • Conduct 24/7 threat hunting to identify malicious activity that bypasses standard automated controls.
  • Perform Incident Response (IR) procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery for high-priority breaches.
  • Analyze network traffic and endpoint logs to detect anomalies and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Generate detailed incident reports and threat intelligence summaries for the Monday morning briefing team.
  • Collaborate with the Virginia-based incident response team to coordinate cross-regional security operations.
  • Assist in the development and testing of playbooks for weekend-specific attack scenarios.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a SOC or Information Security role.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC required; CISA preferred.
  • Availability: Must be willing and able to work Weekend Shifts (Friday-Monday or rotating schedules).
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel) and scripting (Python or PowerShell).
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and common attack vectors (Phishing, Ransomware, APTs).
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent military/experience background.

Required Skills

SIEM Splunk Incident Response SOC Phishing NIST Cybersecurity Python Network Security CISSP

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