Cybersecurity Administrator

Nordic Global; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator to join their Security Operations team. This role involves orchestrating responses to security threats, enhancing incident management processes, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cybersecurity, complemented by strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, especially in a security engineering role.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, PNPT, or CRTO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze user activity in the cloud environment for security threats.
• Investigate security events and collaborate with IT teams.
• Develop and implement Conditional Access Policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MA in computer science, cybersecurity or related field

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THE ROLE

The Cybersecurity Administrator serves as a technical matter in the Nordic Security Operations team. You will lead as an incident commander, orchestrating the response to complex security threats and enhancing our incident management framework.

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Administrator responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and analyze user activity within the cloud environment to identify and address potential security threats and unauthorized access attempts.
• Investigate and troubleshoot security events, collaborating with various IT teams and Business leads to resolve issues effectively.
• Develop, implement, and support Conditional Access Policies.
• Researches, designs, and implements cyber security solutions for an organization’s systems and products in compliance with the organization’s applicable security policies and standards
• Analyzes and makes recommendations to improve network, system and application architectures
• Assists in the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures and standards
• Participate in incident handling processes such as incident discovery, analysis and verification, incident tracking, containment and recovery.
• Assists in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
• Conducts regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Keeps abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
  
  

Experience

• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices (e.g., zero trust, least privilege).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• BS or MA in computer science, cybersecurity or a related field. (Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, previous experience in a security engineering role highly desired.
• Cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• CISSP, PNPT, CRTO, Blue Team Level 1 or 2, Certified CyberDefender
• Practical experience with implementing security controls utilizing Defender for Endpoint, Intune and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Proficiency with at least one scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python and PowerShell).
• Understands business needs and has a commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt and efficient service to the business.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques to automate security tasks, streamline incident response, and enhance overall security posture.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, network firewalls, cloud-native security, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  
  

Additional Details

• Position is remote
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  
  

Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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