Cybersecurity Specialist

Coast Electric is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Information Technology team. This position plays a critical role in protecting the organizations information systems by identifying analyzing and mitigating cybersecurity risks while supporting the confidentiality integrity and availability of company data and technology resources.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor detect investigate and respond to cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and security incidents to protect organizational systems networks and data.
• Design implement maintain and continuously improve cybersecurity technologies security controls and monitoring tools to safeguard Coast Electric and CoastConnect infrastructure.
• Conduct risk assessments vulnerability assessments security audits penetration testing and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Manage identity and access controls data protection strategies and third-party security evaluations to ensure adherence to security standards and best practices.
• Develop maintain and test cybersecurity policies procedures incident response plans disaster recovery plans and other security governance initiatives.
• Provide security guidance and recommendations for new systems applications and technology projects to ensure secure design and implementation.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness through employee training phishing simulations security communications and ongoing education programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Technology or related field required; bachelors degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of cybersecurity network security or information technology.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles threat detection incident response and vulnerability management.
• Experience with SIEM EDR/XDR IDS/IPS firewalls and other enterprise security technologies.
• Ability to analyze complex problems identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Cybersecurity certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure security and NERC CIP standards is a plus.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions. Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VETERANS / DISABLED

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