Cyber Security Specialist

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Job Objective

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to join our global Information Security team. In this strategic role, you will play a key part in managing enterprise security tools, leading incident response efforts, and strengthening our overall security posture through advanced threat detection and intelligence-driven enhancements.

Roles & Responsibilities

Enterprise Security Tooling Management

• Lead the rollout, administration, and continuous optimization of enterprise security tools, including EDR, Splunk SIEM, and Rapid7 vulnerability management.
• Implement automated workflows to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for security tools, configurations, and operational processes.

Security Monitoring & Analytics

• Design, implement, and continuously refine custom detection rules within EDR and SIEM platforms.
• Build and maintain security dashboards to provide real-time visibility into the organization’s security posture.
• Conduct regular threat hunting activities to proactively identify suspicious behavior or potential breaches.

Incident Response Coordination

• Lead and coordinate incident response activities in collaboration with the external 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external security specialists during security incidents.
• Perform post-incident reviews and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen future response efforts.

Security Enhancement Initiatives

• Support threat analysis efforts and coordinate remediation activities across regional teams.
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to implement and enforce robust security controls.
• Develop and maintain security playbooks and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and efficient responses.

Operational Support

• Participate in scheduled monthly weekend maintenance activities (approximately one hour each on Saturday and Sunday).
• Provide support for the maintenance and operation of network equipment in server rooms as required.

Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Stay up to date on emerging threats, evolving vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Continuously pursue professional development and maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members to enhance the overall security maturity of the organization.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role.
• Proven hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools such as EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Splunk, Rapid7).
• Strong background in incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.
• In-depth knowledge of attack vectors, exploits, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with leading security frameworks and standards, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Advanced skills in configuring and optimizing cybersecurity tools and platforms.
• Ability to create custom detection rules and correlation logic for threat identification.
• Proficient in scripting to automate security processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Skilled in log analysis, threat hunting techniques, and cloud security monitoring.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, GCIH, CISSP, or CCSP are highly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Germany for cross-regional collaboration and team engagement.

Languages Requirements

• Proficiency in English is required to communicate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage, particularly for collaboration with Mandarin-speaking counterparts (East Asia) and handling documentation in the language.

If you are interested, please send your updated resume via our career portal jobs.groz-beckert.com and indicate your reason for leaving, current salary, and salary expectations.

Nicholas Tan
NICHOLAS.TAN@GROZ-BECKERT.COM