Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist
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1 This is ONLY budgeted as a 4month position. Candidates you submit MUST be aware of this and MUST be Ok with accepting a position that will only run for 4months in duration.
2 This position requires ONSITE work in a hybrid schedule. Ideally the client would like someone who can be there 3days per week onsite however they can be somewhat flexible with the onsite schedule. Fully remote is NOT an option for this position. Please only submit candidates local to Boise who are able to commit to working onsite in a hybrid schedule.
3 Please answer all questions in the Questions section appropriately. If you do not answer the questions as required your candidate will not be considered for screening.
JOB DETAILS:
This Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for implementing security best practices identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position requires strong documentation and writing skills as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with IT cybersecurity and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Remediation: Conduct thorough assessments of the organizations current security posture identifying vulnerabilities and implementing remediation measures to mitigate risks.
Security Architecture & Solution Design: Assist in designing and implementing security controls and systems to protect critical assets data and networks.
Incident Response Support: Support incident response efforts by identifying and addressing potential security threats conducting root cause analysis and assisting with incident reporting and recovery efforts.
Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain clear detailed security documentation including policies procedures and incident reports. Ensure that security measures are clearly documented for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with IT cybersecurity teams and business units to ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure that cybersecurity policies and practices are aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA NIST).
Training & Awareness: Provide support for developing training materials and conducting awareness sessions on security best practices for various stakeholders across the organization.
Security Monitoring: Assist in configuring and monitoring security tools (e.g. SIEM IDS/IPS EDR) to proactively detect and mitigate security threats.
Required Skills and Experience:
Cybersecurity Expertise: A minimum of 46 years of handson experience in the field of cybersecurity with a strong understanding of threat detection vulnerability management risk assessment and incident response.
Technical Proficiency:
- Experience with SIEM tools IDS/IPS systems firewalls endpoint protection and network security.
- Familiarity with data encryption techniques secure network design and cloud security principles.
- Strong Documentation & Writing Skills:
- Proven ability to create clear concise and detailed documentation including incident reports security policies procedures and technical designs.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders in an understandable and actionable way.
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge:
- Knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements such as NIST ISO/IEC 27001 GDPR and HIPAA.
- Experience ensuring security measures meet regulatory and legal standards.
- Collaboration & Communication Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams (IT legal compliance and business units).
- Ability to work with stakeholders to understand business needs and align security initiatives accordingly.
Risk Management & Incident Response:
- Experience in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks as well as responding to and mitigating security incidents.
- Ability to support incident response and assist with postincident analysis and reporting.
- Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA CompTIA Security CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or similar.
- Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud environments such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud and using cloudnative security tools.
- Attention to Detail: Precision and accuracy in documentation analysis and implementation of security measures.
- Adaptability & Problem Solving: Ability to quickly adapt to new security challenges troubleshoot complex issues and come up with effective solutions.
- Project Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks manage deadlines and work independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives in a timely manner.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to assess security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies for remediation.
Skill
Required / Desired
Incident response
Required
Firewall IDS/IPS
Required
SIEM
Required
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Required
Vulnerability management
Required
Security Awareness and Training
Required
Compliance with and assessment against security frameworks such as NIST 80053 NIST CSG CIS Top 18
Required
Cloud security
Required
Project management
Highly desired
Certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA or GIAC GCIH
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) are required for this position.
Required
Employment Type
Full Time
