Cyber Security Consultant

Nordic-Global - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Madison, WI

About the position

The Cybersecurity Administrator plays a crucial role in the Nordic Security Operations team, focusing on preventing IT-based crimes and enhancing the organization's security posture. This position involves leading incident response efforts, monitoring user activity in cloud environments, and implementing cybersecurity solutions in compliance with organizational policies. The role requires a strong understanding of security principles and the ability to manage complex security threats effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze user activity within the cloud environment to identify and address potential security threats and unauthorized access attempts.
• Investigate and troubleshoot security events, collaborating with various IT teams and Business leads to resolve issues effectively.
• Develop, implement, and support Conditional Access Policies.
• Research, design, and implement cybersecurity solutions for the organization's systems and products in compliance with applicable security policies and standards.
• Analyze and make recommendations to improve network, system, and application architectures.
• Assist in the review and update of cybersecurity policies, architectures, and standards.
• Participate in incident handling processes such as incident discovery, analysis, and verification, incident tracking, containment, and recovery.
• Assist in responding to audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Keep abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with previous experience in a security engineering role highly desired.
• Cybersecurity certifications are preferred.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices (e.g., zero trust, least privilege).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• BS or MA in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field (Preferred).
• CISSP, PNPT, CRTO, Blue Team Level 1 or 2, Certified CyberDefender certifications are preferred.
• Practical experience with implementing security controls utilizing Defender for Endpoint, Intune, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Proficiency with at least one scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python, and PowerShell).
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques to automate security tasks, streamline incident response, and enhance overall security posture.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, network firewalls, cloud-native security, and penetration testing frameworks.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity for professional development and growth
• Exposure to advanced cybersecurity technologies and practices