Madison Approach Cyber Security Engineer in Ossining, NY | 1267132630

Verified Pay check_circle	$108,000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Ossining, New York

Job Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time, Regular)
Salary: $108,000 annually
Location: Northern Westchester, NY | FULL-TIME ON-SITE POSITION (Not Remote, Not Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:15pm OR Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm (candidate choice)

Job Overview

Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a mission-based international nonprofit organization. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote or hybrid options. The Cyber Security Engineer will safeguard the organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats through monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and protective measure implementation. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, remediating security breaches, implementing protective measures, and conducting organization-wide security awareness training. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of cyber security management experience, CISM certification, and strong technical skills across Windows and Macintosh operating systems, network protocols, and firewalls.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection:

Monitor networks for security breaches, intrusions, and suspicious activities
Implement protective measures and security controls to safeguard systems and data
Recognize, detect, and remediate potential security risks and breaches
Respond to security incidents and mitigate potential damage
Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis

Policy, Compliance & Vendor Management:

Work within policy and regulatory environment of information security (nonprofit sector experience desirable)
Review and evaluate vendors' Information Security reports (SOC2) as part of contract process
Assess organizational risk based on vendor security postures
Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices

Training & Communication:

Conduct security awareness training and educational programs to enhance IT security across organization
Communicate security risks and recommendations to management and staff
Educate users on security best practices and threat awareness
Serve as subject matter expert for security-related questions and concerns

Technical Support:

Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues
Implement system patching and security updates
Manage firewalls, network protocols, and access controls
Collaborate with IT team on security implementations and upgrades

Required Skills & Experience

Education: College degree in computer-related discipline required
Certification: CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification required
Experience: Minimum 5 years cyber security management experience
Operating Systems: Strong understanding of Windows and Macintosh operating systems
Network Knowledge: Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and system patching
Technical Skills: Strong technical and analytical abilities; ability to recognize and remediate security risks
Vendor Assessment: Experience reviewing and evaluating vendors' security reports (SOC2)
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive security information with trust and confidentiality
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of nonprofit sector security and regulatory environment preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience

Additional security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH)
Nonprofit or mission-based organization experience
Incident response and forensics experience
Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS)
Security risk assessment and management experience
Compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2)

IMPORTANT: This is a full-time, on-site position only. Remote and hybrid applicants will not be considered. Position requires in-office presence in Northern Westchester.

No C2C or B2B solicitations. This is strictly an on-site, W-2 employee.

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