Cyber Security Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across Windows and Linux environments. This role will focus on application allow listing, endpoint security, automation, and security monitoring to reduce organizational risk and strengthen system protection.

• Design and maintain application allow listing policies for Windows and Linux systems.
• Implement and manage App Locker, Microsoft Defender Application Control (WDAC), and Red Hat fapolicyd.
• Develop trusted application rules using publisher, hash, and path-based controls.
• Integrate security logs with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for monitoring and alerting.
• Automate deployments and policy management using Intune, Group Policy, and Ansible.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard systems into allow listing programs.
• Create documentation, deployment guides, compliance artifacts, and security reports.
• Support governance reviews, testing, implementation, and change management processes.

• 4+ years of cybersecurity, endpoint security, or related experience.
• Microsoft App Locker
• Microsoft Defender Application Control (WDAC)
• Red Hat fapolicyd
• Splunk or similar SIEM platforms
• Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Experience managing Windows and Linux security controls.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, Security+, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Experience in utility, energy, or other regulated industries.
• Experience working with remote, cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with security governance, architecture reviews, and change management processes.