Cyber Security Specialist

We’re seeking an experienced and vigilant cybersecurity specialist who can proactively prevent breaches of all sizes, understand when they occur, and take immediate steps to remediate them. In this role, the specialist will help keep cybercrime at bay, using expertise and analytics to monitor our data at all points of contact, ferret out malware and ransomware events, and recommend solutions for any vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate has an understanding of cybersecurity standards and certifications, extensive knowledge of how cybercriminals work, and determination to never allow them access.
Responsibilities:
Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intrudersTake the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidentsCollaborate with other members of the cybersecurity team to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems for remaining ahead of cybercriminalsMaintain documentation of security guidelines, procedures, standards, and controlsMaintain knowledge of current cybercrime tacticsCollect data on current security measures for risk analysis, and write systems status reports regularlyMonitor constantly for attacks and run appropriate defensive protocols if a breach occursConduct testing to identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with cybersecurity team to update defensive protocols when necessaryConfigure antivirus systems, firewalls, data centers, and software updates with a security-first mindsetGrant credentials to authorized users, monitor access-related activities, and check for unregistered information changesHelp lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack
Requirements: Three to five years of experience in cybersecurity at a midsize or large company in our industryDeep knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networksMeticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentStrong abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics