- Company Name
- realtime
- Job Title
- Senior Cyber Security Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Senior Cyber Security Specialist
**Role Summary**
Lead and mentor the company's cyber security operations in a SaaS environment. Develop and execute vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and policy initiatives to strengthen the overall security posture.
**Expectations**
- Manage day‑to‑day IT security operations.
- Mentor the Cyber Security Specialist.
- Drive security strategy and maintain industry compliance.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Oversee endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, patch management, and incident response.
2. Mentor and develop team members.
3. Design, implement, and refine security controls across networks, systems, and applications.
4. Monitor environments with SIEM tools; conduct threat hunting and log analysis.
5. Perform security audits, risk assessments, and translate findings into actionable roadmaps.
6. Evaluate and deploy new security tools and technologies.
7. Collaborate on SSO, MFA, and identity‑access management initiatives.
8. Ensure compliance with SOC 1/2, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.
9. Lead employee security awareness program, including phishing simulations.
10. Document systems, protocols, incidents, and improve reporting.
**Required Skills**
- Leadership and coaching in cybersecurity functions.
- Incident response, log analysis, threat hunting.
- Vulnerability scanning (CrowdStrike, Defender, Sentinel, etc.).
- Azure Entra, Microsoft Active Directory expertise.
- Antivirus, firewall, cloud security, and endpoint platforms management.
- Identity‑access management (SSO, MFA).
- Compliance knowledge (SOC, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation abilities.
- Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Advanced certifications preferred: CISSP, GIAC (GCIA/GCIH), CEH, CASP.
- Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure) is a plus.