Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description

Role & responsibilities • Monitor and respond to real-time cyber threats using SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Analyze security incidents and provide detailed incident reports with remediation plans. Oversee firewall, antivirus, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Perform security risk assessments for infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant regulations. Develop and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards. Work closely with the DevOps, Network, and Infrastructure teams to enforce security protocols. • Lead incident response drills and disaster recovery planning. Prepare security metrics and dashboards for internal reviews and audit support. Stay current on evolving cyber threats and emerging security technologies Preferred candidate profile • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. • Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, or similar). Experience in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and endpoint security. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP. Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+. Strong analytical skills and ability to handle security incidents independently. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Nice to Have • Experience working in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries. • Knowledge of data privacy regulations applicable to clinical or health data. • Exposure to machine learning applications in threat detection.