Senior Cybersecurity Assessor
Job Overview:
As a Senior Cyber Security Assessor at Meriplex, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our customer’s digital infrastructure. This position involves conducting rigorous assessments of customer’s cyber security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and evaluating risk management strategies to protect our customer’s information systems and networks.
Responsibilities:
- Security Audits: Conduct comprehensive internal and external security audits to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance with established information security standards.- Risk Assessment: Perform detailed risk assessments on information systems and infrastructure to determine potential security threats and develop risk mitigation strategies.- Compliance Checks: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards such as HIPPA, CIS 18, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171 and 53, CMMC, FFIEC, GDPR, and PCI DSS, and prepare for upcoming regulatory changes.- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports that outline findings from security assessments, including risk analysis, vulnerabilities, and recommendations for improvement.- Collaboration: Work closely with departments and customers to implement security measures and practices effectively.- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to continually enhance our security framework.- Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to other departments on security best practices and risk management techniques.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or related experience- At least 5+ years of experience in cyber security assessments or a related field.- Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and standards (e.g., HIPPA, CMMC, NIST, CIS).- Proficient in using security testing tools and software.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar.- Experience in a regulated industry, understanding specific compliance requirements.- Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure and database security.
Work Schedule/Travel:
- Meriplex’s TAC operates 24/7 - both workday and after hours shifts available, Monday – Sunday.
- Estimated 0% travel required.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Disclaimer:
Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
