Cybersecurity Specialist II (Cybersecurity Coordinator)

Generis TEK Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generis TEK Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Coordinator for a contract role based in Columbus, OH. This Cybersecurity Specialist II will design secure architectures, perform risk assessments, and lead threat modeling efforts.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations across manufacturing environments. Collaboration with IT, engineering, and compliance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information security, or related field.
• 5 years of cybersecurity experience in regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with cloud security, network protocols, and secure cloud apps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network.
• Perform threat modeling and risk analysis using established methodologies.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards (ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, PCI DSS).
• Monitor regulatory changes and integrate into policies and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat modeling

Risk assessments

Incident response

Security controls

GRC platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Info Security

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IPS/IDS

DLP

Job description

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Position Details:

Cybersecurity Specialist II (Cybersecurity Coordinator)-Columbus, OH

Location : Columbus, OH 43219

Project Duration : 12 Months of contract

Shift Timing : 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon to Fri)

The Actual Job Title is Cybersecurity Coordinator

++Job 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 Nutrition. 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
• 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 Nutrition policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including remediation coordination at Client Nutrition 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.

++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.