Cyber Security Specialist

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Department: Information Security / IT

Reports to: Director of Cybersecurity or CISO

Location: [On-site/Hybrid/Remote]

Position Summary

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security solutions to protect the organization's information systems and data. This role involves assessing risks, responding to security incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading initiatives to strengthen the company's security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Architecture:
• Design and maintain security architecture, including network, cloud, and application security controls.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Threat Management & Incident Response:
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate incident response activities.
• Lead root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Risk & Compliance:

• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM):
• Oversee privileged access, multifactor authentication, and role-based access controls.
• Security Awareness & Training:
• Mentor junior team members and deliver employee security awareness programs.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work with IT, DevOps, and business units to integrate security into projects.
• Prepare executive reports on security metrics, incidents, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience:
• 5–8+ years in cybersecurity, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Certifications (preferred):
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with SOC operations, vulnerability management tools, and penetration testing.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and risk management
• Incident detection and response
• Cloud and application security expertise
• Leadership and mentoring

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