Cyber Security Specialist

CW Group•New Britain, CT

2d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cyber threats don't wait. Neither do we. At CW Group, cybersecurity is more than protecting systems. It's about protecting the people, operations, and mission-critical information that keep our organization running. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to help secure enterprise systems, networks, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that support critical business and government operations. This is an opportunity to work with modern cybersecurity technologies while contributing to security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of cybersecurity, information security, or systems/network administration experience with a security focus.
Experience administering security technologies such as endpoint protection, firewalls, VPNs, email security, or security monitoring tools.
Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing, and segmentation.
Experience with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
Ability to investigate security events, analyze risks, and support remediation efforts.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must successfully pass all background screening requirements necessary to obtain and maintain access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Compliance with company security policies, customer requirements, and applicable federal regulations is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CEH, Network+, or similar certifications.
Experience with SentinelOne, Microsoft GCC, Entra ID, Meraki, or cloud security technologies.
PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting experience.
Experience supporting government, defense contractor, or highly regulated environments.