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# Cybersecurity Specialist

- **Company:** xceedIT, Inc.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $45,000.0 - $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, EndPointSecurity, Data Logging, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0bcd5585a19dbb6

## About the Role

We're looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to take ownership of security operations across our client base. If you're highly technical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a role that blends compliance, engineering, and risk management, we want to talk to you., * Experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or GRC in an MSP or IT services environment

 * Hands-on experience with:
 * MDR, Microsoft 365 Defender, Secure Score, and Azure AD
 * SIEM/SOC tools
 * Endpoint protection, MFA, and incident response workflows
 * Familiarity with HIPAA, NIST CSF, or other regulatory standards
 * Strong documentation and client communication skills
 * Self-motivated and capable of owning and improving security workflows independently, * Microsoft certifications (SC-200, SC-300, MS-500)
 * CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CASP+
 * CISSP, CISA, or equivalent (a plus, not required)
 * Experience with policy writing, vendor risk management, and audit prep

## Description

We are a high-performance Managed Services Provider (MSP) delivering secure, scalable IT solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. We blend technical depth with business alignment to provide exceptional service, forward-thinking IT strategy, and a cybersecurity-first approach., As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you'll be responsible for overseeing our core security stack and ensuring our clients meet compliance and risk requirements. This role combines SOC/SIEM management, Microsoft 365/Azure security, MDR coordination, and audit/compliance program leadership.

You'll work closely with the leadership team and technical consultants to improve client security posture, respond to evolving threats, and support external compliance obligations (HIPAA, NIST, etc.)., * Manage SOC and SIEM tools across client environments

 * Manage MDR operations , including incident review, escalation, and client response
 * Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 and Azure security:
 * Secure Score, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Defender for Endpoint
 * Alerts, logging, and policy enforcement
 * Lead compliance management programs (HIPAA, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
 * Support and prepare clients for third-party audits or assessments
 * Help define and enforce security policies, SOPs, and documentation
 * Collaborate with internal IT consultants on best practices, secure deployments, and proactive improvements
 * Review security posture regularly and recommend improvements


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