Senior Cyber Security Specialist ($6,000 Sign On Bonus)

$6,000 Sign On Bonus

Performs all necessary duties to ensure the safety of information technology assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access. This position will frequently collaborate with Cybersecurity Management and provide guidance and direction for the Cybersecurity program. Provides best solutions to identified needs, meeting specific operational and business objectives, technology capabilities, and human resource requirements. Additionally, provides specialized technical expertise and support to clients, IT management, and staff in risk assessments, implementation and operational aspects of Cybersecurity procedures and products. Maintains and fosters the ongoing service relationships throughout the organization

* Lead the analysis and investigation of information security events (IPS/NGAV/DLP/NAC/SIEM/etc.), run to ground detected events and eliminate false positives.

* Monitor security events daily, performing investigations and working with appropriate team members, business teams and Technology teams to develop solutions that address critical security concerns

* Analyze system logs and other event logs to detect nefarious activity

* Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security.

* Respond to alerts from information security tools. Report, investigate and resolve security incidents.

* Perform penetration testing and source code review.

* Document and report system vulnerabilities to internal information security department in order to resolve or patch the weakness.

* Test strength of information security processes, firewalls, and encryption of data. Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases, and Web for potential system breaches.

* Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees.

* Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access.

* Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach.

* Provide guidance and direction on best practices for the protection of information.

* Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e. cloud services).

* Work directly with our internal as well as external customers to understand and resolve their security questions, concerns, and requests.

* Coordinate the development and delivery of security mentorship and training to business partners by performing security program presentations, both internally and externally.

* Actively identify and consult with management and business areas regarding unresolved security exposures as well as misuse or noncompliance situations.

* Increases security awareness and fosters an information security culture through training, education, and communication.