Security Liaison

Under the direction of the NEOnet Executive Director, The Security Liaison will play a critical role in NEOnet’s SOC-as-a-Service initiative, integrating Centripetal AI and

Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to create a robust cybersecurity

defense across the consortium. This individual will be responsible for deploying,

managing, and optimizing these solutions, while also serving as the primary contact

for incident response and providing ongoing training to consortium members. The role

is essential for enhancing NEOnet’s security posture, minimizing risks, and ensuring

seamless operational continuity. This job has a FLSA status of Exempt.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Deployment and Integration

 Lead the deployment and configuration of Centripetal AI and Sophos MDR to

ensure seamless integration with NEOnet’s infrastructure.

 Tailor the implementation of these technologies to address the specific security

needs and architecture of NEOnet and its consortium members.

2. Threat Intelligence and Protection

 Raise awareness and implement cyber security best practices across the

organization.

3. Compliance and Policy Adherence

 Determine and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures,

including NEOnet security policies.

 Review the implementation, management, and analysis of NIST controls to

identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies.

4. Collaboration and Communication

 Work in conjunction with the Chief Security and Compliance Officer (CSCO) to

align security strategies.

 Articulate meaningful opportunities for collaboration across the Consortia for

Cyber Security.

 Attend, participate in, and/or lead design and user group meetings to foster

collaborative security initiatives.

5. Training and Awareness

 Provide training to increase knowledge among NEOnet and affiliates’ employees,

contractors, and individuals to identify, report, and address cyber security

risks.

 Assist in managing the training and awareness program to ensure all

stakeholders are informed and vigilant.

6. Data Management and Reporting

 Collaborate with consortia members to obtain data for testing, provide accurate

test results, and develop recommendations for formal reporting.

 Assist in the creation and maintenance of documentation for software and

procedures for our MDR solution.

7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation

 Keep current with emerging technologies, workplace innovations, and obtain

relevant training that supports job functions.

 Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the organization’s cyber

security posture through innovation.

8. Additional Responsibilities

 Perform other duties as assigned by the NEOnet Executive Director to support

the organization’s cyber security objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration,

or equivalent professional experience.

2. Intermediate level knowledge of Information Security, Risk, and

Compliance principles and processes is required

3. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of security risk concepts and

techniques including design best practices.

4. Excellent typing and math skills.

5. Ability to read and understand software documentation.

6. Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with many individuals of varying

backgrounds and to handle information professionally and confidentially.

7. Ability to organize tasks into a logical and purposeful sequence.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Professional certification in related areas.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and

technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to

common inquiries or complaints from staff members and clients, regulatory

agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports. Ability to

effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of

directors.

2. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw

valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions

in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete

variables.

3. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools,

or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms,

talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or

move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and

occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally be

expected to move and/or lift 100 pounds or move but may obtain assistance or use

equipment and carts to facilitate these tasks. Specific vision abilities by this job

include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability

to adjust focus.

4. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee

frequently works near moving, mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to

fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled

substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Council.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000