Senior Cybersecurity Specialist - GA - On site

Distro•Duluth, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cyber Security Specialist protects the organization’s computer systems and networks from cyber threats by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and responding to security incidents. The role applies cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and program knowledge to reduce risk to the business enterprise. The specialist reviews incidents and risks, evaluates the operational impact of control failures, and develops and presents cybersecurity metrics. The position also supports less-tenured cybersecurity personnel during incident response, communicates business impacts and remediation recommendations to decision makers, and develops and approves changes to cybersecurity procedures and systems. It contributes to enterprise resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity. This is an onsite position at a Vensure office, five days a week during normal working hours. The work is primarily sedentary and involves regular computer use, with occasional walking around the office and minimal lifting. The position is eligible for health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and other listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of related-field experience equivalent to four or more years.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to assess and mitigate risks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection software, as well as business systems such as M365 or Google.
Experience with cloud security, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO.
Familiarity with software development practices and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for task automation.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering or engineering security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls is strongly desired.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.
Experience as a cybersecurity engineer or system administrator is desired.
Relevant skills, education, non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs are preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and validate detected cybersecurity incidents and risks.
Determine the operational impacts of cybersecurity control failures.
Develop, track, and present cybersecurity statistics and metrics for the assigned area.
Respond to security breaches and incidents while supporting less-tenured cybersecurity personnel.
Communicate business impacts and recommend remediation steps to decision makers.
Develop and approve changes to cybersecurity procedures and systems.
Apply knowledge of current cybersecurity trends and threats to prevent risk to the business enterprise.
Provide input to enterprise resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Build and maintain relationships with team members and peers across disciplines to coordinate communications and services affecting clients.
Attend webinars and training to stay current on company and departmental best practices.
Complete projects and other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave as required by applicable state law.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Identity theft protection.
Critical illness, accident, cancer, and hospital protection coverage.
Legal insurance and pet insurance.