Cybersecurity Support Technician

Vertin

Fergus Falls (MN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Vertin is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Technician in Fergus Falls to monitor networks for security issues, install and maintain security software, and document incidents. You will contribute to preventing cyberattacks and safeguarding data for families and associates.

The role requires knowledge of modern cyber threats, incident response, and experience with tools like SentinelOne, SIEM, and Firewalls. A bachelor’s degree is required and CompTIA Security+ or CISSP is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Proven experience in cybersecurity or IT security functions.
Knowledge of security best practices and incident response processes.
Familiarity with firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.

Responsibilities

Monitor networks for security issues and breaches.
Investigate and document security incidents.
Install and maintain security software and patches.
Test software, firmware, and firewalls to keep them secure.
Develop security standards and best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Network security monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

MFA tools (Duo)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SentinelOne

SIEM

Firewalls

Proxies

Microsoft 365

Job description

In this role, you'll monitor our client's networks for security issues, install and maintain security software, and document any issues or breaches you uncover along the way. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in today's cybersecurity threats and prevention methods and brings a strong understanding of computer networks and systems. This is a vital role on our team: your work will play a direct part in preventing cyberattacks and keeping our data - and the families and associates who depend on it - safe and secure.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor computer systems and networks for security issues and breaches
Investigate and document security breaches and other cybersecurity incidentsInstall security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure
Test company software, firmware, and firewalls to keep them current and secure
Help develop security standards and best practices for the organization
Train associates on network and data security procedures and best practices
Respond to system and network security breaches
Run diagnostic tests to identify vulnerabilities, then patch or update systems as needed
Prepare reports documenting security audit findings and remediation strategies
Recommend modifications in legal, technical, and regulatory areas affecting IT security
Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Support Technician or in a similar role
Experience with network penetration testing techniques
Working knowledge of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities - and explain how to prevent them
Experience with multi-factor authentication tools (e.g., Duo)
Experience with Microsoft Office 365
Experience with SentinelOne
Understanding of patch management, with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner
Cyber incident response experience
Professional certification in cybersecurity (such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP) is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Digital Guru is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity employment; final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location, with an anticipated range of $60,000-$75,000 annually.

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