Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Coastal Defense Systems and protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats. We're urgently hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to bolster our 24/7 security operations center in Virginia Beach. This high-impact role offers immediate onboarding for qualified candidates who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Our cutting-edge facility overlooks the Chesapeake Bay, and you'll work with industry-leading tools including Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for professional certification reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms
- Conduct incident response investigations and forensic analysis
- Develop and implement security automation scripts
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with IT teams to remediate security gaps
- Create executive-level security incident reports
- Maintain compliance with NIST and CMMC standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- Certified CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in threat detection and mitigation techniques
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk preferred)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- Knowledge of ICS/SCADA security protocols