Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Summary

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 & 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 & 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 & 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.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with both cybersecurity frameworks and IT support operations.