Technician (Cyber Security)

Enterpryze Consulting • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Technician (Cyber Security) role at Enterpryze Consulting Ltd. involves implementing and maintaining cyber security systems within a large organization. The position requires a strong understanding of information security measures, vulnerability assessments, and IT infrastructure management. The technician will work independently to troubleshoot technical issues, support investigations of security breaches, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Requirements

• Secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
• 4+ years practical experience of implementation and maintenance of cyber security systems within a large organization.
• Working experience administrating and monitoring cyber security software.
• Good understanding of cyber security systems and the ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Working experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users.

Nice To Haves

• Security Professional certification (CEH, GIAC, ISC2, or other relevant certification)

Responsibilities

• Applies and maintains specific security measures as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments.
• Contributes to the identification of risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures.
• Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures to mitigate risks.
• Defines secure systems configurations in compliance with intended architectures.
• Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches.
• Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives.
• Makes routine accreditation decisions and escalates decisions beyond their scope.
• Reviews and performs risk assessments and risk treatment plans.
• Identifies typical risk indicators and explains prevention measures.
• Maintains integrity of records to support and justify decisions.
• Carries out routine operational procedures, including the execution of specified automation tools/scripts.
• Contributes to maintenance and installation of IT infrastructure.
• Monitors and reports on infrastructure performance to enable service delivery.
• Resolves issues or refers to others for assistance.
• Undertakes low-complexity routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semi-automated tools.
• Escalates issues where appropriate and contributes to documenting the scope and evaluating the results of vulnerability assessments.
• Works with access controls for firewalls and endpoint security solutions.
• Assists in the operation of day-to-day administrative transactions and systems.
• Performs periodic system backups and produces standard monitoring reports.
• Coordinates user access and maintains security checklists and authorization tables.
• Tests the effectiveness of new or revised information security procedures and tools.
• Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies.
• Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analysing critical issues in IT security policies.
• Executes IT security policies and standards within a specific region in the organization.
• Conducts performance reviews on implementation of IT security policies and generates status reports for senior management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed