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Job Summary

The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for protecting the organization's information and assets by identifying and mitigating security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

The specialist will work closely with other members of the IT team to implement security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
• Conduct threat and risk analysis and analyze the business impact of new and existing systems and technologies to eliminate risk, performance, and capacity issues.

They implement vulnerability assessments and configure audits of operating systems, web servers, and databases and detect patterns, insecure features, and malicious activities in the infrastructure.

• Perform research, testing, evaluation, and deployment of security technology and procedures.
• Run diagnostics on any changes to data to verify any undetected breaches.
• Develop and implement information security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Keep current with new intrusion methods and develop protection plans. They have an in-depth understanding of vulnerabilities, management systems, and common security applications.
• Conduct counteractive protocols and report incidents. They offer customized risk ratings for vulnerabilities based on company policies and maintain IT security controls documentation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation of secure infrastructure and applications.?
• Stay up to date with the latest security technologies, trends, and threats.?

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or information security.

Preferred Experience :

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• Advanced technical skills in cloud security, cryptography, penetration testing, and threat hunting.
• Experience with incident response, including identifying, containing, and eradicating security incidents.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools, such as SOAR platforms.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, such as healthcare.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN.

Core Skills

• Strong technical skills in computer systems, network security, and risk management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and antivirus software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP or CISM, are a plus.
• Valid Pa driver's license

Physical requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting / standing. Ability to climb up and walk downstairs. ability to carry / lift up to 20 lbs.

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Project HOME offers a competitive compensation package which includes health, prescription, dental and vision coverage at minimum cost to the employee, company funded life and disability insurances, paid parental leave, spending accounts, and 401K retirement plan with a 50% matching contribution.

Additionally, we offer generous PTO accruals which include paid sabbatical.

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