Cybersecurity Specialist
Coast Inc
Hattiesburg, United States of America
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Hattiesburg, United States of America
Tech stack
Software System Penetration Testing
Computer Security
Monitoring of Systems
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intrusion Detection Systems
Network Security
Phishing
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Cyber Threat Analysis
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents to protect organizational systems, networks, and data.
- Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve cybersecurity technologies, security controls, and monitoring tools to safeguard Coast Electric and CoastConnect infrastructure.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing, and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Manage identity and access controls, data protection strategies, and third-party security evaluations to ensure adherence to security standards and best practices.
- Develop, maintain, and test cybersecurity policies, procedures, incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and other security governance initiatives.
- Provide security guidance and recommendations for new systems, applications, and technology projects to ensure secure design and implementation.
- Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness through employee training, phishing simulations, security communications, and ongoing education programs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of cybersecurity, network security, or information technology.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other enterprise security technologies.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, identify risks, and implement effective solutions.
- Cybersecurity certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of critical infrastructure security and NERC CIP standards is a plus.