What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Engineer - Technical Specialist position at Link Technologies?
Job Details
- JOB-7165
- Cybersecurity Engineer - Technical Specialist
- Las Vegas, NV
- Contract
- Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer - Technical Specialist to join our team.
JOB SUMMARYThis role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions to safeguard the organization's IT infrastructure and data. This role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures are effective, responding to security incidents, and strengthening the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
REQUIREMENTS- High school graduation or other equivalent (General Educational Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.). and two (2) years of college courses in computer science or information security from an accredited college or university; plus, three (3) years of experience supporting/operating telecommunications and networking security, application and systems security, application development security, user authentication and authorization management, information systems vulnerability assessment, and physical data security, with supervision of technical staff
OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field plus, 1 (one) year of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on technical implementation and security solutions.- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Proficiency in configuring and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security challenges and create effective solutions.
- Strong communication skills, able to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC).
- Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in cybersecurity engineering specializing in technical implementation and security solutions.
- Proven experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
- Experience with cloud security practices and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure coding principles.
- Previous experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare) with a strong understanding of relevant compliance requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and implement security architectures and solutions tailored to the organization's needs, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
- Assess and select security tools and technologies that align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.
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