Job Description

Job Description

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is currently seeking a Security Support Specialist to join our Team in our San Antonio or Austin location! The Security Support Specialist role will design, install, document, and maintain enterprise security systems and applications. This position focuses on protecting systems and data through vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security implementation, requiring a blend of technical skills and analytical abilities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in threat hunting and intelligence with a proactive security mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications

· Conduct regular security scans and penetration testing

· Develop and implement security controls to address identified vulnerabilities

· Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches

· Analyze security logs and events to identify potential threats

· Contain and remediate security incidents to minimize damage

· Install, configure, and maintain security tools and technologies

· Implement and enforce security policies and procedures

· Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations

· Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities

· Communicate with external SOC to review threat intelligence data to identify potential risks

· Develop and implement security measures to mitigate identified threats

· Educate and train users on cybersecurity best practice

· Promote a strong security culture within the organization

· Document security incidents, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts

· Prepare reports on security metrics and trends

Required Skills and Knowledge:

· Knowledge of various operating systems, networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection (IDS)/instruction prevention (IPS) systems.

· Knowledge of NIST cyber security and equivalent frameworks

· Knowledge of MITRE attack framework

· Knowledge of PowerShell and Python scripting languages

· Technical writing and documentation skills

· Ability to work in a team environment or independently

Education:

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information security or related field (preferred)

· Certifications such as CompTIA Security + or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) may be used in lieu of degree requirements

Experience:

· 5 + years in information security experience (preferred)

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