Sr Cybersecurity Specialist

Horizontal Talent; Mounds View (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Horizontal Talent as a Sr Cybersecurity Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding digital landscapes. This 12+ month remote contract invites skilled professionals to design security architectures, ensure compliance, and engage in cyber defense operations. You will collaborate with an innovative team and contribute to the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity strategies.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level position with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Requires experience in security assessments and risk analyses.
• Candidates should be familiar with cloud security and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design implement security architectures to protect systems.
• Oversee compliance with cybersecurity policies.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.

Skills

Proven expertise in planning and building security architectures

Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and procedures

Experience in conducting penetration and vulnerability testing

Ability to analyze and respond to cyber threats and incidents

Background in cyber defense operations and threat forensics

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Join an innovative team as a Sr Cybersecurity Specialist and play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital landscape. This 12+ month contract offers a remote working opportunity anywhere in the US, perfect for those who thrive in dynamic and evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures to protect network and computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies by overseeing network security implementations.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses on applications and systems.
• Analyze cyber adversary tactics to enhance network protection strategies.
• Detect and mitigate cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities effectively.
• Engage in cyber defense operations, penetration testing, and threat intelligence activities.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies for cloud computing, web development, and mobile devices.
• Utilize advanced technologies to safeguard data from unauthorized access and attacks.
  
  
  

Skills

• Proven expertise in planning and building security architectures.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Experience in conducting penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Ability to analyze and respond to cyber threats and incidents.
• Background in cyber defense operations and threat forensics.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud computing security considerations.
• Knowledge of advanced security management practices.
• Familiarity with network devices such as routers and firewalls.
  
  
  

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued as core principles. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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