Cybersecurity Specialist

SUMMARY

The Cybersecurity Specialist performs most primary cybersecurity functions on the Security Team. These functions include reviewing and resolving standard cybersecurity-related tickets, alerts, and escalations from internal and external customers, conducting audits, and responding to incidents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve a variety of IT security-related services related to:
• Email security.
• Active directory.
• Group policy.
• Firewall security.
• Cloud services security.
• Multi-factor authentication
• Implement security-related projects.
• Cybersecurity auditing and compliance-related activities.
• Threat detection and response.
• Understand and configure encryption technologies.
• Complete IT security maintenance tasks.
• Oversee the cybersecurity of our computing assets, including all laptops (including remote maintenance) and server infrastructure.
• Maintain Security Awareness Training and Security Risk Assessment platform.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related technical discipline is preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in an IT-related field preferred.
• Security Certification and Training are preferred.
• Must have strong documentation skills including the ability to document your work in real-time.
• Very strong communication skills.
• Strong networking knowledge.
• Good understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and situational awareness.
• Experience configuring routers/firewalls, related rules, and security services.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized, follow up, and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Polite, courteous, helpful, and friendly to customers and team members.
• Able to work collaboratively with other teams.
• Self-motivated to increase knowledge in the cybersecurity field through training, certifications, and research.
• Willing and able to obtain security certifications according to a training/education plan.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Should be willing to accept a long-term work-from-home arrangement.
• Should be amenable to a permanent night shift schedule.