Cybersecurity Specialist Pay Rate: Up to $70,000/year; Based on experience
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY (Onsite)
Schedule: Four-day work week
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
Experience: 1-3 years of IT support, systems administration, or cybersecurity experience required
Excellent benefits package!Our growing client in the
Saratoga Springs, NY area is seeking a
Cybersecurity Specialist to support and secure its IT infrastructure across both office and manufacturing environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional looking to gain hands-on experience with security operations, systems administration, network support, and compliance initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Specialist will include:- Monitor security alerts, SIEM dashboards, and cybersecurity monitoring tools
- Review antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and firewall alerts
- Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and assist with remediation efforts
- Support cybersecurity compliance activities and routine security verification tasks
- Assist with maintaining secure system configurations and implementing security updates
- Support IT asset management, inventory tracking, and technical documentation efforts
- Create and maintain work instructions and procedural documentation
- Provide technical support to users across office and manufacturing environments
- Assist with workstation deployment, hardware installation, software configuration, and troubleshooting
- Support network, server, and endpoint maintenance activities
- Participate in cybersecurity and IT process improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain reliable and secure technology operations
Job Requirements
Qualifications for the role of Cybersecurity Specialist:- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
- 1-3 years of experience in IT support, help desk, systems administration, or cybersecurity support roles
- Strong understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred Qualifications for the role of Cybersecurity Specialist:- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or CMMC
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+
- Experience with vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and security monitoring tools
- Interest in growing within cybersecurity, infrastructure, and network administration disciplines
Benefits:- Four-day work week
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Career growth opportunities within IT and Cybersecurity
- Competitive benefits package
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