Cybersecurity Specialist

House of Raeford Farms

About The Position

Monitor security alerts and logs from tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel One, Threat Locker, Proofpoint, and Meraki. Investigate and respond to potential security incidents (e.g., phishing emails, endpoint alerts, suspicious logins) under supervision. Assist in configuring and maintaining endpoint protection, email security, and network security solutions. Support deployment and updates of security software and policies. Perform basic vulnerability scans and assist in remediation efforts. Document findings and escalate issues as needed. Help enforce user access policies and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of incidents, configurations, and security changes. Prepare reports for management on security posture and incidents. Collaborate with internal IT and external SOC/MDR partners through recurring security review meetings to assess threats, discuss incident response activities, and improve defensive posture.

Requirements

Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge/certification preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, ThreatLocker, Proofpoint and Meraki.
Basic understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
Knowledge of network protocols and basic scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and logs from tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel One, Threat Locker, Proofpoint, and Meraki.
Investigate and respond to potential security incidents (e.g., phishing emails, endpoint alerts, suspicious logins) under supervision.
Assist in configuring and maintaining endpoint protection, email security, and network security solutions.
Support deployment and updates of security software and policies.
Perform basic vulnerability scans and assist in remediation efforts.
Document findings and escalate issues as needed.
Help enforce user access policies and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, configurations, and security changes.
Prepare reports for management on security posture and incidents.
Collaborate with internal IT and external SOC/MDR partners through recurring security review meetings to assess threats, discuss incident response activities, and improve defensive posture.