Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with 10+ years of expertise in safeguarding enterprise IT infrastructure, applications, and data against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage robust security solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and organizational resilience.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies.

Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.

Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement remediation measures.

Manage endpoint security, firewalls, IDS / IPS, and SIEM solutions.

Lead incident response, forensic investigations, and root cause analysis.

Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulations.

Collaborate with IT teams to secure applications, networks, and cloud environments.

Train employees on security awareness and best practices.

Research and recommend new technologies and security improvements.

Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership on security projects.

Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).

10+ years of proven experience in information security and cybersecurity operations.

Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, identity & access management, and cloud security.

Expertise in security tools : SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, ELK), Firewalls, EDR / XDR, IDS / IPS, DLP, WAF.

Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).

Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

Certifications preferred : CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, OSCP.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and risk management skills.

Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Key Competencies :

High ethical standards and integrity.

Ability to anticipate, analyze, and neutralize threats.

Strong leadership in crisis situations (incident response).

Continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving threats.