Information Security Specialist
Core
Build and operate information security initiatives for technology, processes, and services to protect the business from security threats and ensure program effectiveness.
Role type
Mid-to-senior level Information Security Specialist (Security Operations & Engineering)
Builds
Security platforms, tool integrations, and incident response capabilities for enterprise systems
Domain
Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Security (Azure, M365, GCP)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Security operations, platform configuration and hardening, incident response and digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, network forensics, malware analysis and reverse engineering, cloud security, security tool integration, risk assessment, automation scripting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of attacker TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, NIST/SANS incident response lifecycle, security acquisition due diligence
Technologies
Firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, VPN, SIEM, MXDR, EDR, CASB, SSO, MFA, DLP, Azure, M365, GCP
Responsibilities
Execute security activities aligning with business objectives and risk appetite; refine security platform and tool fit assessments for M&A; evaluate and recommend new security tools; collaborate with SOC, IT, and engineering teams; perform platform configuration, hardening, and lifecycle management; implement tool integrations; monitor platform health and performance; troubleshoot and resolve platform incidents; automate operational tasks; maintain documentation and standards; investigate security incidents and breaches; apply active defense techniques; detect and investigate threats using packet analysis and logging; follow structured incident response processes; analyze malware behavior and perform reverse engineering.
Seniority
Mid-to-senior level, hands-on IC
