16325 - Cybersecurity Specialist - AZ - On Site

Distro; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Vensure Employer Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to monitor networks, respond to incidents, and strengthen defenses on-site at our Chandler, AZ location. You will work with IT and product teams to manage risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience, plus security certifications. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective incident response and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in related field.
• Entry level cyber security certification preferred (Security+, CEH, etc.).
• Experience with security tools and threat monitoring preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• On-site work in Chandler, AZ is expected.

Responsibilities

• Threat monitoring and analysis of network traffic, logs, and security alerts.
• Respond to and investigate cyber security incidents and breaches.
• Perform vulnerability identification and mitigation activities.
• Create and maintain security incident tickets and reports for audits.
• Operate and optimize security tools and related processes.
• Collaborate with IT and product teams to strengthen security.

Skills

Network protocols

Security tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Security+ / CEH certification

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Job description

Weare a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutionsis the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .

Position Summary

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats. You will work closely with other IT and cyber security professionals to monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber security incidents, ensuring our systems and data are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, end point detection and other cyber security systems and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Incident Response: Respond to and investigate cyber security alerts, data breaches, network intrusions, and execute incident response tasks. Vulnerability Management: Conduct a review of vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security weaknesses. Reporting and Documentation: Create and address cyber security tickets that support internal and external cyber security organization tasks based on process procedures and verbal guidance. Contribute to briefing and reports for management reviews and compliance audits. Security Tools Operations: Provide input to standard operating procedures to improve cyber security tool productivity and operations. Collaboration: Work with IT and product development teams to support cyber security operations, risk mitigations, and protections.

Marginal Functions

Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients. Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department. Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) as a tool administrator or engineer strongly desired.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risks.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree or 4+ years equivalent combination of experience in related field. Skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) preferred.
• Entry level cyber security certification preferred (Security +, CEH, etc.)

Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work:Primarily involves sitting for extended periods, often at a desk or computer.
• Manual Dexterity:Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Mobility:Occasional walking or traversing throughout the office to meet with leaders and other employees.
• Visual Acuity:Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen (or to read and analyze data with reasonable accommodation) and in printed materials.
• Lifting & Carrying:Minimal physical lifting required, but may involve handling documents, and lifting light office supplies.

Mental Demands

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy needed for managing client accounts.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues related to client escalations or complaints.
• Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
• Decision-Making: Make informed decisions regarding when it is appropriate to elevate client concerns or issues.
• Stress Management: Handle stressful situations calmly and effectively, especially when dealing with client concerns

Communication Demands

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees, managers, clients and external vendors.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Written Communication: Prepare clear and concise documentation, including emails and notes.
• Verbal Communication: Conduct presentations and employee training sessions; provide clear instructions and support to clients, employees and managers.
• Presentation Skills: Present information effectively in training sessions with clients and other employees.

Environmental Conditions In office on site 5 days a week during normal working hours at Vensure office location.

Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will2 employment relationship.

This position is eligible for the following benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance. Additional Compensation: [e.g., signing bonus, commission structure if applicable]

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