Cybersecurity Engineer

About the job Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Remote(Onsite as needed)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of information security, risk management, and technical skills necessary to safeguard the organizations IT infrastructure against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implement Security Measures:

Develop, implement, and maintain security architecture, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security technologies.

Design secure network systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Monitoring and Incident Response:

Continuously monitor the network for security breaches or attacks.

Analyze and respond to security incidents in a timely manner, performing root cause analysis and incident resolution.

Investigate suspicious activities and conduct forensic analysis when necessary.

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Management:

Regularly conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.

Collaborate with other teams to remediate identified security vulnerabilities.

Perform risk analysis to determine the level of threats and prioritize actions.

Security Policy Development:

Develop and enforce security policies and procedures for network, system, and data protection.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other industry-specific regulations.

Security Awareness and Training:

Educate staff on security best practices, including phishing awareness, password policies, and data protection measures.

Develop training programs to improve the organizations overall security posture.

Collaboration:

Work with IT teams to ensure secure network configurations and system hardening.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and enhance security features of software and hardware systems.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technology.

Recommend improvements to the organization's cybersecurity policies and practices. Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar IT security role (typically 3-5 years).

Experience with security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, etc.) and security technologies.

Hands-on experience with network security, encryption techniques, and vulnerability management tools.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

CompTIA Security+ or other relevant certifications.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and routing.

Proficient in security tools (e.g., Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, etc.).

Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and their security configurations.

Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills to explain security concepts to non-technical staff.

Ability to work under pressure and handle security incidents efficiently. Other:

Flexible working hours may be required to respond to security incidents outside of regular business hours.

Initial Background check will be required.

Ability to go onsite/disaster recovery site as needed.

1099 contract.

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