Job Description
Responsibilities - Coordinate with Cyber Defense resources, Infrastructure teams, and Application/Product leads to manage and administer the updating of rules and signatures for the various cybersecurity solutions.
- Perform system administration and management on specialized cyber defense applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration.
- Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources.
- Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining cyber defense infrastructure.
- Administer test bed(s), and test and evaluate applications, hardware infrastructure, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of platforms managed by service provider(s).
- Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and establish a penetration testing program tailored to internal needs.
- Execute penetration tests using a variety of tools and techniques, simulating real-world attacks.
- Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing test results, including identified vulnerabilities, risk ratings, and recommended remediation steps.
Qualifications - 5 to 7 years of experience in securing IT systems with 3 years of direct cybersecurity experience. 2 years of experience securing or utilizing one of the major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and GCP) is desired.
- Familiarity with computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methods.
- Understanding of scripting and coding techniques (e.g., Python, JSON, APIs, etc.)
- Awareness of cyber threats and vulnerability management.
- Proficiency in data backup and recovery to restore systems/platforms.
- Experience with email security filtering.
- Grasp of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
- Expertise in Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
- Acquaintance with web application filtering technologies.
- Comprehension of security architecture concepts and principles based on defense-in-depth.
- Insight into identity and access management concepts, processes, and integrations.
- Mastery of web application security concepts, tools, and methods.
- Familiarity with pen testing tools, processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Understanding of system, network, and OS hardening techniques.
- Experience with security logging for both on-premise, bare-metal, and cloud-based platforms.
- Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Secure Web Gateways (SWG).
- Proficiency in endpoint protection and management.
Desired Certifications - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- SANS/GIAC Certification (Various)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Compensation Range: $120-140K with exact amount determined later in recruitment process depending on level of skill and experience.
PrismHR is a fast-paced SaaS company which provides customers with a cloud-based payroll process software application. PrismHR also provides professional services including system implementation consulting, custom configurations, and training. Lastly, via the Company’s Marketplace platform customers and end users access other human resources and employee benefits applications from PrismHR’s Marketplace Partners.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program/Affirmative Action Plan:
We have transformed our company into an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their talents and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At PrismHR, we strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs that enable our employees to develop their potential, bring their full self to work, and engage in a world of inclusion.
Ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees is an integral part of the PrismHR culture. We aren't just checking a box, we are truly committed to creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. This is essential to our success. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about our roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for these open roles or other open roles. We particularly encourage applicants from traditionally under-represented groups as we seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and provide fair opportunities for all.
As a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, PrismHR encourages talent from all backgrounds to join our team. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
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