Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialist

We're seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Specialist to join their technology team. This hybrid role is designed for a technical professional who possesses a strong foundation in cybersecurity threat management while maintaining the versatility to provide high-level IT support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fortifying the digital ecosystem against sophisticated threats while ensuring seamless operational continuity for our legal and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Operations
• Threat Intelligence: Actively monitor security systems (SIEM) to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats and operational anomalies.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans and comprehensive security assessments to identify risks.
• Incident Response: Lead security investigations and perform detailed root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Infrastructure Security: Implement and maintain robust firewall, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems (e.g., Sophos).
• Governance and Compliance: Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with global frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Risk Strategy: Perform risk assessments and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Education: Develop and deliver security awareness training to ensure all staff adhere to best practices.
• IT Support and Operations
• Advanced Technical Support: Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for end-users, ensuring minimal downtime.
• System Administration: Manage and optimize Active Directory and Office 365 environments.
• Infrastructure Support: Maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, and server health.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee system updates, patching cycles, and data backup protocols.
• Asset Oversight: Manage IT asset inventory and documentation through our ticketing system (e.g., Jira/ServiceNow).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 3–4 years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP) are highly preferred.

Core Technical Skills:

• Network Security: Proficient in TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewall administration.
• Security Tooling: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, OpenVAS).
• Systems Expertise: Competency in Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Automation: Basic scripting proficiency (Python, PowerShell) for task automation.

Soft Skills:

• Executive Presence: Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Service Excellence: A strong customer-service mindset with the ability to manage support requests with urgency and precision.
• Proactivity: A self-starter capable of identifying and resolving issues before they impact business operations.