Senior Cyber Security Specialist - AZ, On Site

Chandler, Arizona Full-time Posted 3 months ago

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Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees.

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Position Summary The Senior Cyber Security Specialist will be responsible for protecting the organization’s computer systems and networks from cyber threats. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and practices, as well as experience with various security technologies and cyber security program areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and validate detected cyber security incidents and risks.

Determine the operational impacts of cyber security control failures.

Develop, track, and present cyber security statistics and metrics for assigned area.

Respond to security breaches and incidents, by supporting less tenured cyber security personnel.

Communicate business impacts and recommend remediation steps to decision makers.

Develop and approve changes to cyber security procedures and systems.

Apply information and knowledge about the latest cyber security trends and threats to prevent the realization of risk to the business enterprise.

Provide input to enterprise resiliency, disaster recovery and business continuity.

Marginal Functions Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients.

Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department.

Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical

Skills:

Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.

Experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) as a tool administrator or engineer strongly desired.

Analytical

Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risks.

Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Attention to Detail:
Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Team Player:
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with cross functional groups.

Education & Experience Bachelors degree or 4+ years equivalent combination of experience in related field. Skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) preferred.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.

Experience as a cyber security engineer or system administrator is desired.

Strong knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection software and business systems (i.e. M365/Google).Experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO).Familiarity with software development practices and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell) for task automation.

Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work:
Primarily involves sitting for extended periods, often at a desk or computer.

Manual Dexterity:
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Mobility:
Occasional walking or traversing throughout the office to meet with leaders and other employees.

Visual Acuity:
Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen (or to read and analyze data with reasonable accommodation) and in printed materials.

Lifting & Carrying:
Minimal physical lifting required, but may involve handling documents, and lifting light office…