Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Duties

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, and email threat detection platforms. Detect anomalous activities, lateral movements, and persistence mechanisms.
• Lead investigations and forensic analysis for cyber intrusions. Detect anomalous activities, lateral movements, and persistence mechanisms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Develop remediation plans and track compliance with security standards.
• Contribute to threat hunting and operationalize threat intelligence findings.

Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years preferred work experience.

Experience - Required

• 5 years related work experience

Experience - Preferred

• 7 years related work experience to be considered in lieu of degree.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities - Preferred

• Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and threat intelligence platforms (TIPs).
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection tools.
• Experience with Azure security stack, IAM principles (RBAC, least privilege), and compliance in cloud environments.
• Ability to lead incident response efforts, perform root cause analysis, and conduct forensic investigations.

Licenses And Certifications - Preferred

• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2
• CISM - Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.