Information Security Specialist

2 months ago

New York, United States Summit Staffing Partners Full time

Position Overview


Our client, a leading professional services organization based in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Analyst to join their cybersecurity team.


This role will play a critical role in defending the organization's systems against a broad range of cybersecurity threats.


The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to event handling, threat modeling, and incident management. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a complex, dynamic environment with high-impact responsibilities.


The role is a full time, permanent position with outstanding benefits, bonus, strong PTO, a hybrid / flexible work enviornment and the opportunity to work as part of a truly outstanding team.


Key Responsibilities


  • Act as a senior technical resource within the Security Operations and Threat Management team to safeguard the integrity and availability of enterprise systems and services.
  • Lead and support incident investigations, assisting containment and mitigation to maintain security across the organization’s technology landscape.
  • Spearhead hunting, detection, tool engineering, and automation efforts to enhance the organization’s incident response capabilities.
  • Perform comprehensive analysis across multiple tools and platforms, monitoring the full spectrum of the technology environment including network, endpoint, application, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of information systems using advanced cybersecurity techniques and tools to detect and prevent malicious activities across various threat vectors.
  • Coordinate and lead red team exercises and breach simulation activities, contributing to the overall Security Operations and Threat Management strategy.
  • Engage in vulnerability research, assessment, and management to identify and address security gaps, reducing the organization’s risk profile.
  • Evaluate and prioritize vulnerabilities, including zero-day exploits, and work closely with technology teams to implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Provide technical data and intelligence for leadership teams, contributing to the development of threat briefs that outline the organization’s risk profile and external attack surface.
  • Design and develop custom tools and scripts to support security operations and enhance detection capabilities.
  • Integrate Cyber Threat Intelligence through data enrichment, correlation, and attribution, providing insights for proactive defense strategies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity to continuously evolve the organization’s security posture.
  • Offer technical guidance and mentorship to team members and collaborate with other departments on security initiatives.
  • Create and maintain reports, documentation, and dashboards to track process improvements and outcomes related to security initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance of all applications, systems, and network infrastructure with internal and external security policies, standards, and procedures.


Qualifications / Skills


  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology with a focus on security tools and processes.
  • Proven knowledge of industry-leading security controls, monitoring, and analysis technologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, collaboration, and facilitation.
  • Experience working within environments adhering to recognized standards such as SOC2 or ISO 27001 (preferred, but not required).
  • Preferred certifications (but not required): GCIH, GREM, GNFA, GCFA, CEH, or equivalent.

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