Cyber Security

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to strengthen our organization's security operations, threat management, vulnerability management, and security engineering functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, security tool administration, and enterprise security operations. This role requires proactive identification of cyber threats, efficient incident handling, and continuous improvement of security controls across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Security Engineering & Hardening

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security baselines.
• Harden and secure Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and cloud environments.
• Support security testing, purple team exercises, and validation assessments.
• Improve security configurations across endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud workloads.

Security Tools & Platform Management

Manage and optimize:

• SIEM & SOAR Platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• EDR/XDR Solutions (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Cloud Security Platforms
• Vulnerability Management Tools

  Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Support security audits and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide evidence collection, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Participate in risk assessments and remediation planning.

  Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain incident response documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Develop security dashboards and metrics including MTTD and MTTR.
• Prepare executive-level reports on security events, trends, and organizational security posture.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.

  Required Qualifications

  Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Master's degree is preferred.

  Experience

• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security, Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or Threat Management roles.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale security operations and incident response activities.

  Technical Skills

  Mandatory Skills

• EMC Networker
• SIEM Platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• EDR/XDR Solutions (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Security Monitoring Tools
• Vulnerability Management Platforms
• Windows and Linux Security Administration
• Active Directory Security
• Cloud Security Concepts (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Network Security and Security Operations

  Framework Knowledge

  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
  • ISO 27001
  • PCI-DSS

  Preferred Skills

  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Email Security Solutions
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
  • Security Automation and Detection Engineering

  Scripting & Automation

  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL)

  Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  • GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
  • GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
  • GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender)
  • Microsoft SC-200
  • Microsoft AZ-500
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+

    Key Competencies

  • Incident Response & Crisis Management
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Management
  • Threat Hunting & Threat Intelligence
  • Detection Engineering
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Architecture & Hardening
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Documentation & Reporting
  • Leadership and Team Collaboration