OPEN JOB: Cyber Security Specialist
LOCATION: New Castle, Delaware
SALARY: $94,039 to $113,300
BENEFITS - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
CUSTOMER: State of Delaware Agency
 

• The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for preemptively identifying security issues that pose a potential threat or an immediate risk to the business operations, employees, customers, and vendors.
• The position reports to the Director of ITS and has the responsibility for the creation of a comprehensive data security program for the Authority’s system.
• Responsibilities will include developing security protocols, solutions, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling all cyberattacks in an efficient and effective manner.
• This position is subject to 24 hours on call in the event of a cyber security incident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
• Protects systems by defining access privileges, control structures, resources, and proper configuration of security solutions applied in the protection of Authority’s assets.
• Implements configuration and maintenance of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan to effectively identify and alert upon potential security events.
• Participates in the investigations being performed as part of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team; documenting, and maintaining accurate, and detailed records of the incident and all activities that were undertaken in response to an incident.
• Implements security improvements by assessing current situation, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
• Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
• Upgrades systems by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Interfaces with vendor support service groups for contract renewals and to ensure proper escalation as required.
• Ensures that all solutions set up for security and monitoring can effectively monitor and report upon security events happening within the environment by assigning security solution agents to devices and systems.
• Initiates and produces custom scripts needed to make logging and alerting requirements easy and effective.
• Participates in the process of selecting and reviewing information security solutions.
• Assists in the configuration of intrusion detection and prevention solutions based in the host and network servers to effectively identify potential security incidents.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field, significant work experience may be substituted for a degree
• Two to five years of related experience in Cyber Security, preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in information security, specifically with penetration testing, intrusion detection, incident response or digital forensics.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the various ways attacks are carried out against a system or network and how to effectively detect them.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to a background investigation and pre-employment physical and drug testing
• Required to be available for duty at all hours (24x7) as may be required in the event of a cyber security incident.
• Required to travel to all Authority locations as needed.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
 

• MS WORD Resume
• required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

 
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/  

 

Steve Fleischner
Intermedia Group, Inc.
steve@intermediagroup.com
(212) 203-3666
www.intermediaqroup.com