Cybersecurity Coordinator

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cybersecurity Coordinator to protect client assets by designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, and enforcing controls across manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with IT, Engineering, Operations and Compliance to lead threat modeling with STRIDE, support audits, and ensure adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR and PCI DSS while aligning security with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Info Security, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling using STRIDE.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82, FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.
• Monitor global cybersecurity regulations and update client policies.
• Assist internal and external audits, including remediation at client sites.
• Collaborate with engineering to design secure system architectures.
• Apply secure coding practices and encryption technologies.
• Guide teams in applying cybersecurity controls through the SDLC.
• Monitor threats and develop mitigation strategies.
• Respond to incidents, identify root causes and recovery actions.
• Utilize and manage security technologies including: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Endpoint protection, DLP, SIEM, log aggregation tools.
• Support deployment and use of GRC platforms.
• Document and implement cybersecurity controls with cross-functional teams.
• Provide SME input to ensure timely, on-budget improvements with measurable effectiveness.

Skills

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

GRC platforms

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Engineering / Info Security

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

DLP

SIEM systems

Log aggregation tools

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Coordinator

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Duration: 12 months

Description

The Cybersecurity Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting the organization's digital assets, systems, and infrastructure. This position involves designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, implementing cybersecurity controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements across client. The coordinator will work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture across manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling using tools such as STRIDE.
• Conduct and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82, FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Monitor and interpret changes in global cybersecurity regulations and standards, integrating them into client's policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including remediation coordination at client's sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design secure system architectures.
• Experience with secure coding practices and encryption technologies.
• Guide teams in applying cybersecurity controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor cybersecurity threats and develop mitigation strategies.
• Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, identifying root causes and recovery actions.
• Utilize and manage security technologies including:
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Endpoint protection
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • SIEM systems
  • Log aggregation tools
• Support the deployment and operational use of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, QA, IT) and vendors to document and implement cybersecurity controls to achieve program requirements while enabling business outcomes.
• Subject Matter Expertise on security projects to ensure the timely, on-budget, and effective implementation of cyber security improvements that are operationally supported with validation methods in place to measure effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in regulated industries such as food, beverage, healthcare, or medical devices.
• Experience with cloud security, network protocols (SSL/TLS, VPNs, IPsec), and secure cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA cybersecurity guidance).
• Proficiency in threat modeling, risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience securing both software and hardware systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-82).

Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.