Cyber security specialist in Mentor, OH at Consultnet Careers

Date Posted: 7/3/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Pay: $50-55/hr

Prefer hybrid. Prefer in Mentor, Berea, Detroit or Charlotte in that order.

And perm range is probably $100k

And prefer 3 month contract to hire

Cyber security specialists' main focus is to keep an organization's data and IT infrastructure secure, which requires a diverse set of skills and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Assist in developing and implementing information security standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Keep current with new intrusion methods and develop protection plans. Have an in-depth understanding of vulnerabilities, management systems, and common security applications.

Configure and manage anti-virus systems and consoles and conduct software upgrades.

Assist in the creation and documentation of Cyber Security Policy and conduct related training with available training platforms.

Assist with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Architecture, Administration, Testing and Documentation

Have an in-depth understanding of OWASP testing methodology, automation, PowerShell, Python, IDS/IPS systems, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Qualys, Metasploit, etc.

Manage relationships and coordinate with clients and service providers while providing customized security assessments, implementing security policies, designing security training materials, organizing training sessions, providing technical support, and communicating security policies and procedures.

In-depth knowledge and experience with enterprise class systems from help desk level support to systems administration, networking, etc.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, computer engineering, or any related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience with degree, 7 years without degree.

Registrations: CompTIA Security+ Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA-Security) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Windows Server

Skills: Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be able to communicate with both management and non-management associates.

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