Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time, Regular)
Salary: $108,000 annually
Location: Northern Westchester, NY | FULL-TIME ON-SITE POSITION (Not Remote, Not Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:15pm OR Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm (candidate choice)

Job Overview

Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a mission-based international nonprofit organization. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote or hybrid options. The Cyber Security Engineer will safeguard the organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats through monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and protective measure implementation. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, remediating security breaches, implementing protective measures, and conducting organization-wide security awareness training. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of cyber security management experience, CISM certification, and strong technical skills across Windows and Macintosh operating systems, network protocols, and firewalls.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection:

• Monitor networks for security breaches, intrusions, and suspicious activities
• Implement protective measures and security controls to safeguard systems and data
• Recognize, detect, and remediate potential security risks and breaches
• Respond to security incidents and mitigate potential damage
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis

Policy, Compliance & Vendor Management:

• Work within policy and regulatory environment of information security (nonprofit sector experience desirable)
• Review and evaluate vendors' Information Security reports (SOC2) as part of contract process
• Assess organizational risk based on vendor security postures
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices

Training & Communication:

• Conduct security awareness training and educational programs to enhance IT security across organization
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to management and staff
• Educate users on security best practices and threat awareness
• Serve as subject matter expert for security-related questions and concerns

Technical Support:

• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues
• Implement system patching and security updates
• Manage firewalls, network protocols, and access controls
• Collaborate with IT team on security implementations and upgrades

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: College degree in computer-related discipline required
• Certification: CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years cyber security management experience
• Operating Systems: Strong understanding of Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Network Knowledge: Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and system patching
• Technical Skills: Strong technical and analytical abilities; ability to recognize and remediate security risks
• Vendor Assessment: Experience reviewing and evaluating vendors' security reports (SOC2)
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive security information with trust and confidentiality
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of nonprofit sector security and regulatory environment preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Additional security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH)
• Nonprofit or mission-based organization experience
• Incident response and forensics experience
• Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS)
• Security risk assessment and management experience
• Compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2)

IMPORTANT: This is a full-time, on-site position only. Remote and hybrid applicants will not be considered. Position requires in-office presence in Northern Westchester.

No C2C or B2B solicitations. This is strictly an on-site, W-2 employee.

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