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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist based in the United States. We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Specialist to protect enterprise systems, networks, and digital assets against evolving cyber threats. In this remote role, you will manage and optimize security technologies, investigate security incidents, and lead response and remediation efforts across a complex IT environment. You will apply your expertise in digital forensics, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security assessments to identify risks and strengthen defenses. Working closely with information security leadership, internal teams, and external partners, you will support security operations while balancing business needs with robust protection measures. The position is well suited to an analytical, proactive professional who can independently manage investigations and contribute to continuous security improvement. Candidates with experience in financial services, government, or other highly regulated industries are particularly encouraged to apply. Accountabilities - Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across enterprise systems and networks. - Lead security investigations, conduct root cause analysis, collect evidence, and coordinate appropriate remediation activities. - Perform digital forensics, including log analysis, endpoint investigations, timeline reconstruction, memory analysis, and malware analysis where applicable. - Manage, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. - Investigate security incidents through resolution, coordinating containment, remediation, recovery, and follow-up activities. - Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, security audits, configuration reviews, and compliance checks to identify weaknesses and strengthen security controls.

- Perform proactive threat hunting and research emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to improve the organization's defensive capabilities. - Execute incident response procedures, preserve digital evidence, and maintain appropriate chain-of-custody documentation. - Collaborate with internal IT and business teams, security colleagues, and third-party partners to investigate incidents and implement corrective measures. - Research, evaluate, and implement new security solutions that address evolving threats and organizational requirements. - Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, security guidelines, project plans, and architecture diagrams. - Manage multiple security projects and support activities while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality. - Work closely with the Director of Information Security, providing accurate and timely updates and following established direction and priorities. - Support continuous improvement of security practices, policies, technologies, and operational processes. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or significant equivalent professional experience. - At least 4–5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, particularly in security operations and incident response. - Practical experience with digital forensics, including memory analysis and malware analysis. - Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM, EDR, DLP, firewall, and related enterprise security technologies. - Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, security architecture, computer systems, telecommunications, and associated hardware.

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