Cybersecurity Specialist (PhD) - Founding Engineer

Meetsta; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative social networking platform as a Cybersecurity Specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the security of computer systems and networks. Your expertise will be vital in engineering and implementing security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing technical solutions to enhance security protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and meaningful connections. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity or system security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with security systems and network monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and monitor security measures for computer systems and networks.
• Identify system security requirements and design security architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of security principles

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduate degree (PhD) in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Anti-virus software

Log management tools

Content filtering systems

Job description

About us: Meetsta is a dynamic and innovative social networking platform. Our mission is to provide a tailored and engaging space where individuals can connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships.

Role Description:

We are looking for a capable Cybersecurity Specialist, who enjoys security work and possesses both deep and wide expertise in the security space.

You will make things more secure by protecting system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data. Qualified candidates will have a background in security or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

1. Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information.
2. Identify and define system security requirements.
3. Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs.
4. Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
5. Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices.
6. Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
7. Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents.
8. Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement.

Requirements

1. Proven work experience as a cybersecurity specialist, system security engineer or information security engineer.
2. Experience in building and maintaining security systems.
3. Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security.
4. Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
5. Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools.
6. Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
7. Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.
8. Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
9. Graduate degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.

Compensation: Purely Equity-based.

Important Notes: We are only considering US citizens and Permanent Residents for the role.