Job Description
Are you a cybersecurity expert ready to defend against the most sophisticated digital threats? Apex CyberDefenses Inc. is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join our elite threat intelligence team in the heart of New York City. We offer full relocation assistance for top talent looking to join our mission.
In this role, you will be the first line of defense, monitoring our security infrastructure and orchestrating rapid responses to critical incidents. If you thrive in a high-pressure environment and possess deep knowledge of SIEM technologies and threat hunting, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or similar) to identify potential threats in real-time.
- Conduct incident response and digital forensics investigations to contain breaches and mitigate damage.
- Perform proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
- Analyze security trends and generate reports for executive leadership and compliance audits (SOC 2, HIPAA).
- Collaborate with development and engineering teams to implement robust security controls and patches.
- Manage vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Certification: CISSP, CEH, or GCIH is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Security Operations or Network Security.
- Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
- Deep understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and incident response lifecycle.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.