Cybersecurity Specialist (PhD) - Founding Engineer

Meetsta; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative social networking platform is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance its security posture. This role involves engineering and implementing security measures, developing cyber security designs, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in security systems and a deep understanding of security principles. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating a safe and engaging online environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in safeguarding user interactions and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cybersecurity specialist or system security engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of database and operating system security.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of security principles

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduate degree (PhD) in Computer Science

Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Anti-virus software

Authentication systems

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.