Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Monitor and assess security alerts and incidents from a variety of security tools and systems.

• Collaborate across multiple communication channels with users and administrators from diverse roles and backgrounds during incident investigations and responses.

• Gather and evaluate raw events and alerts.

• Develop timelines related to adversarial activities or those pertinent to the ongoing investigation.

• Offer insights on received alerts and reviewed events to enhance detection capabilities.

• Escalate tickets as necessary following established procedures.

• Classify and prioritize incidents according to set criteria.

• Consistently deliver high-quality customer service.

• Diligently and accurately document work details in the ticketing system.

• Maintain knowledge of current products in use and quickly learn related technologies.

• Stay updated on breaking news and industry best practices from reliable sources and share insights.

• Participate in and contribute to regular team meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ability to work any schedule in a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and work experience.

• Must obtain and maintain at least one of the following certifications within one year (other intermediate certifications may be considered): Sec+, CySA+.

• Prior completion of a related internship or relevant class projects that introduce the applicant to the SOC environment.

• Minimum entry-level experience in incident investigations and responses.

• Proven experience in the security industry, including an understanding of best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.

• Capable of functioning effectively in high-stress and high-stakes situations.

• Legally authorized to work in the US, EU, or APAC regions as designated.

• Enthusiastic about cybersecurity and self-motivated to continue learning and developing relevant skills, as well as maintaining industry-specific certifications.

• Proficient in English in both written and spoken forms (i.e., writing, reading, speaking, and understanding) with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to end customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• 401k with a company match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Voluntary Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Supplement

• Voluntary Basic, Accidental, and other ancillary life insurance

• Health Savings Account Contribution (with selection of a HDHP)