Cybersecurity Specialist

Ayerdi; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Ayerdi in Richardson, TX is seeking a proactive Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard our digital assets by monitoring threats, managing vulnerabilities, and enforcing robust security policies.

The role involves threat monitoring with SIEM tools, vulnerability management, policy and compliance updates, and collaboration with the IT team to raise security awareness across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in cybersecurity with hands-on exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, and network security tools.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring: Use SIEM tools to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct assessments and penetration tests; implement remediation strategies.
• Policy & Compliance: Update security policies to ensure adherence to standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Team Collaboration: Work with IT and provide security training to enhance company-wide awareness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Network security tools

Job description

We're seeking a proactive Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard our digital assets by monitoring threats, managing vulnerabilities, and enforcing robust security policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring: Use SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct assessments and penetration tests; implement remediation strategies.
• Policy & Compliance: Update security policies to ensure adherence to standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Team Collaboration: Work with IT and provide security training to enhance company-wide awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in cybersecurity with hands-on exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, and network security tools.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.