Description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events using security monitoring tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage user access controls and identity management processes.
• Support endpoint, network, cloud, and application security initiatives.
• Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and technical procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve security posture and resolve security issues.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of network security, operating systems, and security principles.
• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Familiarity with firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and identity and access management (IAM).
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, SSCP, or CISSP (or progress toward certification).
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or SOX

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree