Cybersecurity Specialist Senior

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Specialist Senior role is responsible for leading the organization's efforts in threat hunting and proactive identification of emerging cyber threats. The specialist is deeply involved in advanced incident handling, managing the response to complex security incidents, and ensuring rapid resolution. In this role, the specialist leverages their extensive knowledge in cybersecurity to analyze patterns, uncover hidden threats, and implement robust defenses. Additionally, they play a key role in mentoring junior team members, sharing insights and strategies for effective threat detection and incident management.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the use of industry cybersecurity tools for advanced threat detection and analysis.
• Coordinate comprehensive incident response activities and manage resolution.
• Lead in the operational management and enhancement of security systems.
• Direct advanced threat hunting initiatives to preemptively identify risks.
• Act as a key liaison in managing and optimizing cybersecurity vendor relationships.
• Synthesize threat intelligence to develop strategic security insights.
• Conduct in-depth security audits and enforce compliance rigorously.
• Authoritatively document incident handling processes and strategies.
• Continuously update security protocols in response to emerging threats.
• Lead in the communication of complex security issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments and manual validations.
• Lead remediation efforts, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Participate in internal and external security audits
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents across the organization
• Maintain detailed documentation of security processes, incidents, and controls.
• Maintain inventory of security tools and assets
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configuration and hardening of systems

Other Functions:

• Lead communications within the cybersecurity team and with external stakeholders on security issues.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to established security procedures and playbooks.
• Authoritatively document all aspects of incident response and security processes.
• Conduct briefings and training sessions on security best practices and updates.
• Develop and deliver detailed security reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Show exceptional attention to detail.
• Provide mentoring, structured training, and ongoing guidance to junior specialists.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in IT or cybersecurity roles or five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in IT or cybersecurity roles.

• Proficiency with cybersecurity concepts and tools.

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cybersecurity certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in detection and response focused roles.

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or equivalent advanced technical cybersecurity certification.

• Expert proficiency with EDR tools and threat intelligence.

• Practical experience with digital forensics.

Travel Required

Travel is expected to be between 0% - 10% of the time.

Salary Range: $83,588.00- $125,382.00 / Year