Position: Cybersecurity Specialist
Location: Evanston , IL Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months CTH
Job Description:
- This position seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist who has extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and demonstrated proficiency in implementing companywide security initiatives.
- This individual is someone who has successfully implemented projects with respect to security compliance.
- He/she needs to have experience working on projects such as firewalls, VPN and data encryption.
- He or she will assist the IT Department in implementing all necessary cybersecurity related protocols and projects.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science is required; advanced degree is a plus.
- Any certificate or training completed associated with Cybersecurity is a plus.
- Proven work experience in implementing successful security-related projects.
- Experience with completing cybersecurity related questionnaires and surveys.
- Experience with obtaining certifications for companies (e.g. SOC 2) or any project work involving cybersecurity compliance.
- Strong proficiency in cybersecurity protocols and frameworks with the confidence and experience to implement new security projects.
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience in a cybersecurity role.
- Good communication skills and the ability to produce and present clear, concise presentations and documents for leadership.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects with varying difficulties and priorities.
- Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor, and technical resources.
- Experience providing security and technical guidance and expert advice to peers and leadership.
- Ability to work independently, and with groups, with limited supervision.
- Required technical skills:
- Strong understanding of how MFA relates to security authentication with applications (e.g., Office 365 and Federated Services).
- Knowledge of network security and use of the Internet, including authentication, access control, firewall rules/configuration, disaster prevention, data recovery, intrusion detection and data encryption.
- Knowledge of Cisco security devices such as firewalls, VPN, Duo and their security features and settings.
- Ability to support and manage Active Directory Domains, Federated Services and Wireless Access Points from a security standpoint.
- Knowledge of DNS and SSL certificates and how to apply them to servers and applications.
- Experience working in virtualized environments (VMware) and understanding its security aspects.
- Working knowledge of Incident Management, Change and Release Management and Problem Management procedures.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- A strong background in Network and Systems Administrator skills is a plus.
