Cybersecurity Specialist​/Network Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Specialist with Network Engineering experience to protect and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and data. This role combines cybersecurity operations with hands-on network engineering responsibilities to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and securing network infrastructure while proactively identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Cybersecurity Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, alerts, and threats.
• Administer and maintain security tools, including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM platforms, email security solutions, MFA and identity management systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Investigate suspicious activity and assist with incident response and forensic analysis.
• Manage Microsoft 365 and Azure security configurations, including Defender and Conditional Access policies.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Network Engineering Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and cloud networking environments.
• Troubleshoot network performance, outages, and connectivity issues.
• Configure and support switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and SD-WAN.
• Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, and system availability.
• Implement secure network segmentation and access controls.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors for infrastructure upgrades and implementations.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or network engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, network protocols and architecture.
• Experience with firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Sonic Wall.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra , and cloud security practices.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection solutions, Power Shell or Python scripting, virtualization technologies, compliance standards (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, etc.).

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

• Full-time position.
• May require occasional after-hours or emergency support.
• Travel required as needed for remote support.

Reports to:

IT Director / IT Manager

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.