Cyber Security Specialist - Anchorage, United States - ECCO Select

Description

***This is a hybrid role based in Anchorage, AK - required to be onsite 1-2x week

***Not accepting 3rd party resumes

***W2 only, No C2C

ECCO Select is certified as a Women-owned, Minority-owned, Small Business Enterprise. We are a talent acquisition and advisory consulting company, specializing in providing people, process, and technology solutions for our clients needs. ECCO Select has experience in assisting our commercial and government clients successfully manage projects and programs that transform their business operations through a variety of IT solutions. Were the talent behind the technology. To find out more about ECCO visit

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Cyber Security Specialist will play a crucial role in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity measures, including Incident Response Plans (IRPs), to mitigate risks and safeguard the organization against cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an Incident Response Plan (IRP) to effectively respond to cyber security incidents.
• Protect systems by defining access privileges and control structures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and resources.
• Review security logs, identify abnormalities, and report violations to detect and mitigate potential security breaches.
• Implement security improvements by assessing current infrastructure, evaluating trends, and anticipating future requirements.
• Conduct periodic security audits to determine security violations and inefficiencies.
• Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
• Prepare performance reports and communicate system status to relevant stakeholders.
• Design, test, and implement security systems to address evolving cyber threats.
• Provide information on current security threats and design effective countermeasures to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with both internal and external entities to ensure alignment of cyber security measures and response strategies.
• Review security policies and make recommendations for improvements to enhance overall security posture.
• Develop security policies based on specific needs identified by the organization or regulatory entities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security or related roles.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing Incident Response Plans (IRPs).
• Experience in defining access privileges, control structures, and security policies.
• Ability to review security logs, identify abnormalities, and report violations.
• Skilled in assessing current infrastructure, evaluating trends, and anticipating future requirements.
• Knowledge of security auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience in designing, testing, and implementing security systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.

Our Commitment

We would love to have you join our team ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ECCO Selects policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

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