Cyber Security Specialist

ERS Elite; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off (PTO) and company HOLID

Opportunities for professional dev and

Job summary

ERS ELITE is partnering with a prestigious global automotive manufacturer to identify a Cyber Security Specialist. This role supports cybersecurity operations at a major manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, protecting enterprise networks and plant IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of technical experience in enterprise networks and manufacturing IT, with strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of technical experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Respond to security incidents and ensure proper action.
• Collaborate with IT to securely configure and manage systems.
• Assist in developing security awareness training for employees.
• Stay current with threats, trends, and technology.
• Provide recommendations to improve security posture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

ERS ELITE is partnering with a prestigious global automotive manufacturing organization to identify a Cyber Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations at a major manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia.

This role will support the protection of enterprise information systems, networks, and digital infrastructure within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The Cyber Security Specialist will assist with maintaining system security, supporting cybersecurity initiatives, and ensuring the integrity of IT systems that support plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with enterprise networks, systems security, and manufacturing IT environments, along with strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor security policies and procedures
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability testing on systems and applications
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure secure configuration and management of systems
• Assist in the development of security awareness training for employees
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technology
• Provide recommendations for improvements to security posture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of technical experience, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent project, computer, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work varying hours and overtime as needed

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of computer networks, hardware, and software applications.
• Knowledge of computer application development and implementation.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and innovative team-oriented work environment