Cyber Security Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a highly capable Cybersecurity Specialist to support and enhance our enterprise security operations. This role is vital to maintaining the integrity of our IT and OT environments, ensuring resilience against evolving threats, and working closely with both internal teams and third-party security partners. The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, a strong foundation in endpoint and network protection, and practical familiarity with modern managed detection and response (MDR) solutions. This position reports directly to the Senior Network Engineer with a dotted-line relationship to our vCISO, enabling collaborative oversight across both infrastructure and strategic security planning.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or infrastructure security roles.
- Proficient with: Cortex EDR for endpoint protection and incident response. SIEM and MDR services, including interaction with outsourced SOCs. Security tools such as vulnerability scanners, DLP, firewalls, and identity platforms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 E5 security features, including Defender for Endpoint, Purview, and conditional access policies.
- Strong working knowledge of network and cloud security principles across Windows, Linux, and Azure environments.
- Solid understanding of security frameworks, including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust models.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work across departments and manage third-party relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Arctic Wolf, eSentire, or Rapid7 MDR platforms.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, GCIH, or GCIA.
- Exposure to OT/ICS cybersecurity practices in manufacturing or critical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview compliance, Azure AD security, and threat analytics.
- Participation in security audits, tabletop exercises, or vulnerability assessments.
- Assessing and managing cybersecurity risks related to generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Bard)
- Evaluating AI tools for compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards
- Collaborating with legal, compliance, and IT stakeholders to mitigate AI-related threats
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in coordination with internal stakeholders and our third-party SOC provider.
- Administer and optimize endpoint protection and response using Cortex EDR.
- Support our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) system and manage relationships with our outsourced SOC partner.
- Maintain secure configurations across firewalls, servers, endpoints, and cloud services.
- Collaborate with the Senior Network Engineer to ensure that networking infrastructure follows cybersecurity best practices.
- Support vCISO-led initiatives in policy implementation, control mapping (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS), and compliance efforts.
- Lead or assist in cybersecurity incident response and root cause analysis.
- Evaluate and enforce best practices for user access control, MFA, and privilege management.
- Assist in phishing simulations, vulnerability remediation, and user awareness programs.
- Stay current on emerging threats, trends, and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
