Note: This job does not offer any Visa sponsorship. We are looking for applicants already living in the USA.
Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Engineer to their dynamic team. As a Cyber Security Engineer you will be responsible for protecting our organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber threats. You will play a critical role in designing implementing and maintaining security measures to ensure the integrity confidentiality and availability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement and maintain robust security architectures for IT systems and networks.
- Conduct thorough analyses of potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities to our systems.
- Develop and implement response plans for security breaches including immediate actions to contain and mitigate damage.
- Continuously monitor systems for security breaches analyze security alerts and provide timely responses.
- Perform regular risk and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on security policies procedures and best practices.
- Maintain detailed documentation of security measures incidents and remediation activities.
- Work closely with IT professionals departments and external partners to strengthen overall security posture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Cyber Security Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Proven experience in cyber security roles with a strong understanding of security protocols cryptography authentication and authorization.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls IDS/IPS antivirus software and SIEM systems.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH or CompTIA Security are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to identify and address security issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Cyber Security or a related field.
- Experience in industries such as finance healthcare or government.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python Java or C for automation and scripting.
- Knowledge of cloud security practices and experience with platforms like AWS Azure or Google Cloud.