Cyber Security Specialist - Local Boise

Type: Contract 4 Months

Location: Boise, ID 83702

Pay: $60-70/hr all-inclusive

Only candidates local to Boise who are able to commit to working onsite in a hybrid schedule.

Required Skills and Experience:

Cybersecurity Expertise: A minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response.

Technical Proficiency:

·      Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, endpoint protection, and network security.

·      Familiarity with data encryption techniques, secure network design, and cloud security principles.

Strong Documentation & Writing Skills:

·      Proven ability to create clear, concise, and detailed documentation, including incident reports, security policies, procedures, and technical designs.

·      Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in an understandable and actionable way.

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge:

·      Knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.

·      Experience ensuring security measures meet regulatory and legal standards.

Collaboration & Communication Skills:

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, and business units).

·      Ability to work with stakeholders to understand business needs and align security initiatives accordingly.

Risk Management & Incident Response:

·      Experience in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, as well as responding to and mitigating security incidents.

·      Ability to support incident response and assist with post-incident analysis and reporting.


Preferred Skills and Experience:

·      Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security , CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or similar.

·      Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and using cloud-native security tools.

·      Attention to Detail: Precision and accuracy in documentation, analysis, and implementation of security measures.

·      Adaptability & Problem Solving: Ability to quickly adapt to new security challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and come up with effective solutions.

·      Project Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives in a timely manner.

·      Analytical Mindset: Ability to assess security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies for remediation.