Pre-Incident Security Strategist & IR Lead

Mirazon; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A dynamic IT security firm in Louisville, Kentucky is looking for a Security Specialist to lead incident response efforts and provide strategic security consulting. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of cybersecurity experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of networking principles. This role involves translating technical risks into business impacts while guiding clients during high-pressure situations. The company offers comprehensive insurance benefits, 401K matching, and various performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity or infrastructure security roles.
• 3+ years leading security incidents.
• Strong experience with firewalls and EDR/XDR solutions.
• Deep understanding of networking and Active Directory environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments.
• Lead incident response efforts during cybersecurity events.
• Translate technical findings into business risk language.
• Ensure all engagements are properly documented.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Incident response leadership

Communication skills

Networking knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

CISSP

CISM

CEH

Security+

Tools

FortiGate

Cisco

Palo Alto

Microsoft 365 security stack

Job description

A dynamic IT security firm in Louisville, Kentucky is looking for a Security Specialist to lead incident response efforts and provide strategic security consulting. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of cybersecurity experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of networking principles. This role involves translating technical risks into business impacts while guiding clients during high-pressure situations. The company offers comprehensive insurance benefits, 401K matching, and various performance incentives.