Cybersecurity Support Technician — Protect & Respond

Vertin; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Vertin is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Technician to monitor networks for security issues, install protective software, and document incidents. You will investigate breaches, test and patch systems, and help establish secure practices across the organization.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with certifications like Security+ or CISSP considered a plus. The role involves training staff and coordinating with teams to uphold data safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+ or CISSP) considered a plus.
• Proven experience as Cybersecurity Support Technician or similar role.
• Experience with network penetration testing techniques.
• Knowledge of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security issues and breaches.
• Investigate and document security breaches and cyber incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Test 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 security breaches and system incidents.
• Run diagnostic tests to identify vulnerabilities and patch/update systems as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting audit findings and remediation strategies.
• Recommend modifications in legal, technical, and regulatory areas affecting IT security.

Skills

Cybersecurity monitoring

Incident response

Network security

Penetration testing

Firewalls & SIEM

MFA tools (Duo)

Microsoft 365

SentinelOne

Patch management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

SentinelOne

Microsoft 365

Job description

Vertin is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Technician to monitor networks for security issues, install protective software, and document incidents. You will investigate breaches, test and patch systems, and help establish secure practices across the organization.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with certifications like Security+ or CISSP considered a plus. The role involves training staff and coordinating with teams to uphold data safety.