Cybersecurity Operations Specialist

Cyber StrategiX; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is hiring a Cybersecurity Administrator for a hands-on role in Fairfield, OH. You will strengthen the security posture across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and OT systems, balancing daily security operations with building mature programs.

The role emphasizes monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and policy development, with opportunities to shape the security program in a manufacturing/OT context.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cybersecurity related experience with direct security responsibilities.
• Hands-on with EDR tools (CrowdStrike or SentinelOne).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk).
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Nessus/Qualys).
• Knowledge of MS 365 security, AD and firewall administration.
• Certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor EDR, SIEM, vulnerability mgmt and other security tools.
• Support Microsoft 365 security including Defender, email security, DLP, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts and assist with incident response.
• Manage firewall rules and support network and identity security across AD and Azure AD.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support security in manufacturing, OT, and industrial environments.
• Assist with vendor risk assessments, security awareness training, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Help build and mature the cybersecurity program with tools, processes, and controls.

Skills

EDR tools

SIEM

Vulnerability mgmt

M365 security

AD / Azure AD

Firewall administration

Security risk comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / CS / IS

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Microsoft 365 Defender

Azure AD security

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is hiring a Cybersecurity Administrator for a hands-on role in Fairfield, OH. You will strengthen the security posture across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and OT systems, balancing daily security operations with building mature programs.

The role emphasizes monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and policy development, with opportunities to shape the security program in a manufacturing/OT context.