Cybersecurity Specialist – Waxhaw, NC

TekBricks is hiring a full-time Cybersecurity Specialist in Waxhaw, North Carolina. In this on-site role, you will help protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will monitor security systems, identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and apply security best practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches and suspicious activity.
• Investigate, document, and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection tools.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with security frameworks and regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design secure systems and infrastructure.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Keep up with emerging cyber threats, security practices, and technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of network security, operating systems, and cloud security.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, antivirus software, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control.
• Familiarity with incident response and digital forensics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Position Details

• Employer: TekBricks
• Location: Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site; not remote eligible
• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: $5000 per month

If you have cybersecurity experience and can help safeguard organizational systems and data, explore this full-time opportunity with TekBricks in Waxhaw, NC.