Cybersecurity Generalist - Freelance - Mexico City
Cybersecurity Generalist - Freelance - Mexico City
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Job Description
This opportunity is part of a cybersecurity labor market research project. By submitting your information youll not only contribute to shaping industry insights but also ensure we can match you with job and contract opportunities as they arise. Participants will receive free access to our research findings including the next edition of Nearshore Cyber Quarterly a comprehensive summary and analysis of the Latin American cybersecurity job market.
Esta oportunidad forma parte de un proyecto de investigacin sobre el mercado laboral en ciberseguridad. Al enviar tu informacin no solo contribuirs a generar valiosos conocimientos para la industria sino que tambin te ayudaremos a conectar con oportunidades laborales y de contrato a medida que surjan. Los participantes recibirn acceso gratuito a los resultados de nuestra investigacin incluyendo la prxima edicin de Nearshore Cyber Quarterly un resumen y anlisis completo del mercado laboral de ciberseguridad en Amrica Latina.
Job Description:
A Cybersecurity Generalist is a versatile professional with broad knowledge across various cybersecurity domains. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining a wide range of security measures to protect an organizations digital assets. This role involves working on diverse security tasks from network security and incident response to risk assessment and security awareness training. Cybersecurity Generalists often serve as the primary security resource in smaller organizations or as flexible team members in larger security departments.
Skills and Experience:
Broad understanding of cybersecurity principles technologies and best practices
Knowledge of network security including firewalls IDS/IPS and VPNs
Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Understanding of identity and access management principles
Knowledge of encryption technologies and cryptography basics
Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS Azure GCP)
Experience with incident response and digital forensics basics
Understanding of security compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS)
Basic scripting and automation skills (Python PowerShell Bash)
Knowledge of security awareness and training best practices
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and security challenges
Language Requirement:
Strong English language abilities at a minimum of EFSET C1 level
Required Certifications:
CompTIA Security
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or actively pursuing
Optional Certifications:
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
CCNA Security or equivalent networking certification
Cloud security certification (AWS Certified Security Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
Employment Type
Full Time
