Cyber Security Specialist

leading-edge; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Specialist in Florida, USA is sought to join our client’s team. The role requires experience in IT security support, with strong Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration, and Python scripting for automation.

The position focuses on securing the IT infrastructure and aligning measures with NIST and OWASP Top 10 frameworks, while collaborating to strengthen security posture and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Security Support.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation; Linux/Windows Server expertise; familiarity with NIST and OWASP Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT security support to ensure the integrity and safety of systems and data.
• Manage and secure Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.
• Utilize Python scripting for automation of security tasks and processes.
• Implement security measures aligned with NIST and OWASP Top 10 frameworks.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance security posture and respond to incidents.

Skills

IT security

Security operations

Python scripting

Linux administration

Windows administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

Linux (Ubuntu)

Windows Server

Python scripting

NIST

OWASP Top 10

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist
Location: Florida,USA

Job Summary

Our client isseeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT security support, expertise in Linux and Windows Server environments, and proficiency in Python scripting for automation. The role involves ensuring the security of our IT infrastructure using frameworks like NIST and OWASP Top 10.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide IT security support to ensure the integrity and safety of systems and data
• Manage and secure Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments
• Utilize Python scripting for automation of security tasks and processes
• Implement security measures aligned with NIST and OWASP Top 10 frameworks
• Collaborate with the team to enhance security posture and respond to incidents

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT Security Support
• Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu), Windows Server
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, OWASP Top 10