Cyber Security Technical Specialist

Anuvu; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Anuvu seeks a Cybersecurity Technical Specialist in Houston, TX (hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will optimize security posture across endpoints, network, cloud and identity, respond to incidents, and coordinate with external providers.

5–7 years of progressive security experience required. Responsibilities include designing security architectures, administering tools, guiding policy enforcement, vulnerability management, incident response, IAM governance, and security awareness.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional security experience.
• Hands-on experience with SOC, SIEM, EDR and related processes.
• Networking fundamentals and cloud security knowledge.
• Incident response experience and RCA awareness.
• Security frameworks knowledge (ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Certifications preferred (Security+, CEH, GCIH).

Responsibilities

• Design security tool implementations, architectures and standards.
• Administer security tools and coordinate with providers.
• Lead incident response and containment activities.
• Monitor threats, alerts and indicators of compromise.
• Perform vulnerability management across endpoints and cloud.
• Manage IAM policies, least privilege and MFA enforcement.
• Coordinate with MSP and external vendors on security matters.

Tools

SOC

SIEM

EDR

Job description

About Anuvu

For over a decade, our clients in aviation and maritime have used our technology-driven products and services to keep their passengers entertained and connected to the things they love, from anywhere in the world. Brands such as Southwest Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Cathay Pacific and Celebrity Cruises have trusted us to provide solutions from high-speed broadband internet to movies, television and games.

Our team of global experts take pride in providing clients what they need today while creating a strategic road map for tomorrow through reliable, scalable, and affordable content and connectivity solutions designed to meet the ever-changing technology needs of our clients' passengers and guests.

Role Summary

The Cybersecurity Technical Specialist is a mid-level individual contributor role within Group Technology, reporting to the Director, Infrastructure. This individual is responsible for optimizing the organization’s security posture across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity domains, as well as responding to security incidents, and working with external providers. The role requires a hands–on, detail-oriented professional with 5–7 years of progressional experience who can operate effectively within a lean team.

Location: Houston, Texas (preferable) or Remote, US

Remote Options: This role will be on a hybrid work arrangement, 3 days a week in the office and 2 days at home.

What You’ll be Doing

Security Technology

• Guide the design of security-related tool implementation, architectures and standards
• Hands-on administration of security tools and other technology
• Serve as primary security point of contact for outsourced providers, ensuring priorities are clear and deliverables are met
• Guide the ongoing refinement of security policies and standards
• Review and validate work products from providers
• Participate in regular provider service reviews and contribute to performance assessments
• Ensure providers operate in alignment with Anuvu’s security policies, standards, and compliance requirements.

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection

• Work with providers to ensure that security posture is monitored and managed, including anomalies, alerts, and indicators of compromise
• Triage and investigate security events in line with the incident response framework
• Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and apply relevant intelligence to detection and response activities

Vulnerability Management

• Work with providers to ensure regular vulnerability scans across endpoints, servers, and cloud infrastructure.
• Plan and track projects and programs needed to improve security posture based on Penetration Testing findings and company cyber security standards
• Maintain accurate records of vulnerability status
• Support penetration testing activities coordinated with external vendors
• Contribute to internal security audits and assessments, including evidence collection and control testing

Incident Response Support

• Participate in incident response activities, including containment, investigation, and evidence collection
• Document incident timelines, findings, and contributing factors in support of root cause analysis
• Assist with post-incident review preparation and track corrective actions through to closure
• Maintain and update incident response processes and standards

Access Controls & Identity Security

• Support administration and review of identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and enforce least-privilege principles across systems and platforms.
• Assist with the management of privileged access and MFA enforcement.

Security Awareness & Vendor Coordination

• Lead security awareness initiatives, including team member training
• Liaise with the MSP and external security vendors on day-to-day security operational matters
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience and 2-3 years of information security experience
• Hands-on experience with SOC, SIEM, EDR, and related information security processes and standards
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs) and endpoint security
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, particularly AWS
• Participation in incident response processes, including RCA
• Awareness of one or more security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or Cyber Essentials
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent)

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate security findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-starter who can manage multiple simultaneous initiatives and make recommendations to leadership based on experience
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• High personal standards for energy, accuracy, completeness and quality

This Might Be the Right Place if You…

• Are a team fit; can help advance ourglobal, inclusive culture
• Are self-starter who likes to roll up your sleeves and take initiative
• Can think about tomorrow, while getting your work done today
• Are a collaborative team player with both internal teams and external providers
• Are curious and open to learning and finding new solutions
• Welcome opportunities to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Are organized and have strong communication skills

The Benefits Of Working Here

A career with Anuvu is a unique opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills within a casual culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. In addition to providing an outstanding work environment, we offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, and more!