Cybersecurity Specialist
Cisco
Cloud Platforms
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Security
Endpoint Security
Identity and Access Management
Incident Response
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Log Management
Network Security
Risk Management
Security
Security Compliance
Security Operations
Security Standards
Security Testing
Solarwinds
Specialist
Splunk
Splunk Enterprise Security
Job Description
Columbia, MD onsite Cybersecurity Specialist role focused on safeguarding digital assets through comprehensive security measures.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement security protocols aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS to protect data and IT infrastructure.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, security risk analyses, and security assessments to identify threats and weaknesses in network systems.
- Configure and manage cybersecurity tools including SIEM, IDS, EDR, and firewalls such as Cisco ASA, plus VPN solutions to monitor and respond to security events.
- Oversee network security operations covering LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols like OSPF or BGP, IPsec VPNs, and related network support activities to ensure robust connectivity and protection.
- Lead incident response activities, including threat detection and response, incident management, system hardening, disaster recovery planning, and recovery procedures.
- Administer identity and access management processes using LDAP, SSO, RBAC, GPO, and other authentication methods to enforce secure user access.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams on cloud security engineering projects spanning AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, PaaS, IaaS, VMware, and virtualization technologies to secure cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Ethernet, VLANs, load balancing, network architecture, and management tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG.
- Proficiency configuring and managing cybersecurity tools such as SIEM platforms (Splunk or New Relic), Cisco ISE for NAC, Cisco routers and switches, Juniper devices, and open source IDS like Snort or Suricata.
- Strong understanding of operating systems including Windows Server, Linux distributions (such as Debian or CentOS), macOS, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Solaris or BSD variants.
- Experience with SSPs, system hardening using SELinux or similar Linux/Unix frameworks.
- Familiarity with encryption technologies including PKI and SSL/TLS protocols for secure communications.
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices and cloud architecture principles in AWS or Azure environments.
- Ability to perform vulnerability research and management with tools like Nessus or Qualys; conduct threat intelligence analysis; execute security risk assessments; and comply with standards such as PCI DSS or FISMA.
Technologies
- SolarWinds
- PRTG
- Splunk
- New Relic
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco routers and switches
- Juniper devices
- Snort
- Suricata
- IPsec VPNs
- LDAP
- SSO
- RBAC
- GPO
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- PaaS
- IaaS
- VMware
- Debian
- CentOS
- Windows Server
- macOS
- Ubuntu
- OpenSUSE
- Solaris
- BSD
- SELinux
- PKI
- SSL/TLS
- OSPF
- BGP
- Nessus
- Qualys
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join our IT security team in Columbia, MD onsite. The role focuses on safeguarding the organization's digital assets by implementing, monitoring, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity measures. The successful candidate will help ensure systems remain resilient against evolving threats, align with industry standards, and follow information security best practices.
Compensation
- Salary: USD 120,000 per year
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