Cybersecurity Support Technician

Vertin•Edina, MN

1d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

In this role, you'll monitor our client's networks for security issues, install and maintain security software, and document any issues or breaches you uncover along the way. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in today's cybersecurity threats and prevention methods and brings a strong understanding of computer networks and systems. This is a vital role on our team: your work will play a direct part in preventing cyberattacks and keeping our data — and the families and associates who depend on it — safe and secure.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Support Technician or in a similar role
Experience with network penetration testing techniques
Working knowledge of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities — and explain how to prevent them
Experience with multi-factor authentication tools (e.g., Duo)
Experience with Microsoft Office 365
Experience with SentinelOne
Understanding of patch management, with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner
Cyber incident response experience

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in cybersecurity (such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP) is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor computer systems and networks for security issues and breaches
Investigate and document security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure
Test company software, firmware, and firewalls to keep them current and secure
Help develop security standards and best practices for the organization
Train associates on network and data security procedures and best practices
Respond to system and network security breaches
Run diagnostic tests to identify vulnerabilities, then patch or update systems as needed
Prepare reports documenting security audit findings and remediation strategies
Recommend modifications in legal, technical, and regulatory areas affecting IT security