Cyber Security Specialist
Confidential
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Job Description
About the Hiring Company
We are a recruitment agency partnering with technology-driven organizations across the EMEA region. On behalf of our clients, we are hiring a Cyber Security Specialist to support the protection of digital assets, systems, and data in a fully remote environment.
About the Role
The Cyber Security Specialist will be responsible for safeguarding the organization’s infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring compliance with security standards, and proactively identifying vulnerabilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents in a fast-paced, remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor systems, networks, and applications for security threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement and maintain security controls, policies, and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing
- Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate remotely with IT, engineering, and product teams to embed security best practices
- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, trends, and mitigation techniques
- Prepare security reports, documentation, and recommendations for stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar security-focused role
- Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection
- Experience with security monitoring tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions
- Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud security best practices
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with incident response and threat hunting
- Relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, CISM, Security+) are a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholders
Key skills/competency
- Cyber Security
- Information Security
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Assessment
- Security Compliance
- Threat Hunting
- SIEM Solutions
How to Get Hired at Confidential
- Research Confidential's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your Cyber Security Specialist resume to highlight relevant experience in network, cloud, and endpoint security, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase your expertise: Prepare to discuss specific examples of incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance work, emphasizing your technical prowess.
- Highlight remote collaboration: Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a distributed team, showcasing strong communication and collaboration skills essential for a remote Cyber Security Specialist.
- Emphasize continuous learning: Be ready to discuss how you stay updated on emerging cyber threats, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and relevant certifications.
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