Cybersecurity Specialist

Coast Electric Power Association • Kiln, MS

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About The Position

Coast Electric is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Specialist to join its Information Technology team. The role protects the organization’s information systems by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks and supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data and technology resources. Coast Electric and CoastConnect provide electric and broadband services and emphasize safety, problem-solving, integrity, teamwork, innovation, accountability, and service to members, subscribers, employees, and communities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or information technology.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other enterprise security technologies.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify risks, and implement effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Cybersecurity certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure security and NERC CIP standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents affecting organizational systems, networks, and data.
• Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve cybersecurity technologies, security controls, and monitoring tools.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing, and compliance reviews.
• Manage identity and access controls, data protection strategies, and third-party security evaluations.
• Develop, maintain, and test cybersecurity policies, procedures, incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and other security governance initiatives.
• Provide security guidance and recommendations for new systems, applications, and technology projects to support secure design and implementation.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness through employee training, phishing simulations, security communications, and ongoing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree