Cyber Security Specialist
$145,000–$185,000 year
RemoteUnited States or US
Job Summary
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and alerts across the enterprise while leading investigations that include root cause analysis, evidence collection, and digital forensics. Manage and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, EDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, and SIEM, and conduct vulnerability, risk, and compliance audits. Perform proactive threat hunting, execute incident response activities, and collaborate with internal teams and third parties on remediation. Research and implement new security technologies, create comprehensive security documentation, and work closely with the Director of Information Security. This remote role requires a 6am–2pm Eastern Time schedule Monday through Friday, an on-call rotation, and the ability to travel or report for emergency off-hour calls during security incidents.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 4–5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with a focus on incident response
- Experience in digital forensics, including memory and malware analysis
- Strong experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, and firewall technologies
- Understanding of networking, operating systems, and security architecture
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
- Extensive knowledge of security best practices in regards to computer systems, networks, telecommunication and all associated hardware
- Very strong analytical approach to problem solving and solution development
- Must be passionate about security and strive to ensure the Firm is protected against evolving cyber threats
- Must be a professional with customer satisfaction oriented mindset, creative and be able to balance security with business objectives
- Must be able to work well in teams
- Must be able to think outside of the box and go beyond traditional security
- Must be able to work with Director of Information Security in providing accurate and timely information and closely follow his direction
- Ability to manage multiple projects and support functions
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Must be available to report for work on regularly scheduled days and off hours when required
- Must be available to take emergency off hour calls during security incidents
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to quickly identify root causes specially during security incident investigation
- Must be able to create accurate and detailed project plans and complete them in timely manner
- Excellent documentation skills and capable of creating comprehensive security documents such as standard operating procedures, guidelines and architecture diagrams
- Able to fully perform the job function with minimum supervision
- Must have the following certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GPEN, GCED, PCNSE or OSCP
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates with work experience in financial institutions, government or highly regulated industries are preferred
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel when necessary
- Available to take emergency off hour calls during security incidents
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