Cyber Security Analyst

Nextgen Technologies Inc., has openings for Cyber Security Analyst in San Jose, CA:

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Job Duration: 40 Hours / Week, Permanent position, Full time

Job Duties: Monitor enterprise networks, systems, applications, and security platforms to detect, analyze, and respond to potential cybersecurity threats, suspicious activities, and security events, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems and data. Perform comprehensive security assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability evaluations to identify security gaps, assess potential risks, and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Investigate security incidents by analyzing system logs, alerts, and forensic evidence, coordinate incident response activities, and support remediation efforts to minimize operational impact and prevent recurrence. Implement, configure, and maintain security technologies and controls, including firewalls, endpoint protection solutions, intrusion detection and prevention systems, access controls, and other security mechanisms to safeguard enterprise environments. Develop, maintain, and enhance security policies, standards, procedures, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with organizational requirements, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory standards.

Prepare and present reports on security events, vulnerability assessments, risk findings, compliance status, and overall security posture to support informed decision-making and continuous security improvement initiatives. Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response planning by developing response procedures, participating in testing exercises, and ensuring organizational readiness to address cybersecurity incidents and system disruptions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security throughout the system lifecycle, provide technical guidance on security requirements, and support the secure deployment of applications and infrastructure.

Promote cybersecurity awareness by providing guidance, training, and educational resources to employees, encouraging adherence to security policies and fostering a culture of information security across the organization. Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, evaluate their potential impact on the organization, and recommend security enhancements to improve resilience against evolving cyber risks.

Job Requirements: Required Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering (Any), or any related field + 2 years of experience in the job offered, Software Developer, Database Administrator, IT Analyst or related. Travel may be required to various unanticipated client sites throughout the US. The frequency of travel will be 10-15%.

Salary Range: $/Year - $/Year

Location of Work: Nextgen Technologies Inc.

1735 North 1st Street, Suite #102

San Jose, CA 95112