Cybersecurity Specialist(IT Security Manager)

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $45
Contract - W2
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cyber Security
Information Security
IT Management
SIEM
Root Cause Analysis
Vulnerability Assessment
Intrusion Detection
IDS

Job Details

*Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta*

** -Permanent Resident**
*Tax Clearance Letter, due at the time of submission*

Job Summary:

An advanced-level security professional, participates in advanced information security related projects, performs deep-dive threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture design, focusing on complex and novel threats that bypass automated systems. Is trained and experienced in meeting security needs of the agency and its employees in multiple locations and ensure people, processes, and technology aligns with the desired security posture of the organization. This role typically requires extensive experience, advanced skills in threat detection and mitigation, and may involve developing and optimizing security tools and processes. Cybersecurity Specialist 3 may serve as lead worker for projects and team.

Entry Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or related field or equivalent experience and four (4) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Threat Hunting:

  • Proactively search for sophisticated, covert threats that evade automated detection.
  • Possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, security frameworks, and monitoring tools.

Complex Incident Response:

  • Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents, documenting findings for root cause analysis.

Vulnerability Assessment:

  • Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments and analyze asset discovery data to identify security gaps.

Security Architecture:

  • Design and implement security solutions, often involving threat intelligence platforms and other advanced security technologies.

System Monitoring & Response:

  • Actively monitor networks for unauthorized activities and respond to security incidents.

Tool Optimization:

  • Evaluate and optimize existing cybersecurity tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS, and recommend new technologies or processes.
  • Threat Intelligence Integration:

Integrate various threat intelligence feeds into platforms like MISP to enhance detection capabilities.

Skills and Competencies:

Deep Technical Expertise:

  • Mastery of intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.
  • High-level proficiency in computer science and information systems, network monitoring, and security software.
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