Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Perform an overall review of internal/external security operations, tools, policies & processes
• Conduct annual security risk assessments for all clients, establishing a standardized process and system for documentation and follow-up actions
• Create/maintain dedicated client records containing annual service risk assessment documentation
• Develop and formalize templates for Office 365, PCI, and HIPAA compliance to support ongoing client management
• Align organizational security approaches with NIST, DoD, and CISA standards; leverage available DoD reports to identify and document vulnerabilities and gaps
• Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to remediate security vulnerabilities and maintain compliance baselines
• Evaluate existing monitoring and vulnerability management processes, recommending improvements and new tools as needed
• Standardize documentation, templates, and knowledge base content for consistent operational execution
• Oversee & advise on security configuration across Windows, Office 365, macOS, Hyper-V, VM-hosted, and remote access environments
• Assist with implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security technologies including Fortigate firewalls, VIPRE EDR/MDR, ConnectSecure, and FortiCloud dashboards
• Communicate assessment findings and remediation recommendations effectively to clients and internal stakeholders
• Serve as the MSP's subject matter expert and resource for client-facing cybersecurity strategy
• Perform other duties as needed

Experience:

• 5–7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, preferably within an MSP, healthcare, or compliance-driven environment
• Strong familiarity with NIST framework, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and CISA baselines
• Proven experience designing and implementing risk assessment processes and compliance documentation
• Practical knowledge of Windows Server, Office 365, macOS, networking, VPN, EDR, Hyper-V, and VM-hosted infrastructure
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors on vulnerability remediation, tool selection etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation discipline
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating independently, defining processes, and driving projects forward
• Familiarity with monitoring and management tools (e.g., ConnectWise, Automate, FortiCloud, VIPRE EDR/MDR)
• CISSP certification (or equivalent qualification) – Highly Preferred

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