Remote Cybersecurity Specialist
Ta Staffing
Nashville, United States of America
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Remote
Nashville, United States of America
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software System Penetration Testing
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Linux
Python
Network Security
PCI Data Security Standards
Powershell
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Information Technology
Cybercrime
CIS Benchmarks
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
We're seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Specialist to help protect our organization's systems, networks, and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. In this fully remote role, you'll work with IT, engineering, and leadership teams to identify security risks, strengthen defenses, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
What You'll Do
- Monitor networks and systems for security threats and suspicious activity.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation strategies.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
- Implement and maintain security controls, firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management solutions.
- Perform security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Develop security policies, procedures, and employee awareness programs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure secure application and infrastructure design.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and enterprise networking.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
- Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management tools.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and incident response skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GIAC.
- Experience securing AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Familiarity with penetration testing and ethical hacking tools.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Experience supporting compliance initiatives including HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, or FedRAMP.
Benefits & conditions
Why Join Our Team?
- 100% remote work from anywhere in the United States.
- Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- Work with cutting-edge security technologies to defend critical systems.
- Flexible work schedule and excellent work-life balance.
- Ongoing training, certification support, and professional development.
- Opportunities to grow within one of the fastest-growing and highest-demand technology fields.