Cyber Specialist

Symmetrio

1d•Remote

About The Position

Symmetrio is recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Specialist Consultant for our customer, a large government organization in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will be responsible for activities aimed at safeguarding IT infrastructure for a large, enterprise environment. This is a remote position; quarterly visits to Philadelphia will be required for team building / stakeholder discussions, etc. Competitive compensation, health benefits, PTO and 401k (4% match).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications are highly desirable.
Proven experience in vulnerability management, including vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools.
Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
Proficient in scripting and automation to streamline vulnerability management processes
Experience with network scanning, security testing, and vulnerability exploitation techniques.
Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Conduct security testing for applications.
Monitor the vulnerability management processes across the organization.
Analyze vulnerabilities, eliminate false positives, and provide risk assessments for further mitigation efforts.
Perform security risk assessments for various projects.
Support external audit assessments.
Develops and implementation of security policies, standards and procedures.
Perform security reviews, and approval of firewall request updates.
Manage tickets for security incidents.