About the Role<\/p>\n
\tAs a\u00a0Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in proactively identifying, evaluating, and reducing the attack surface of our organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Security Operations, you will leverage cutting-edge tools, threat intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our external and internal digital assets are continuously monitored, inventoried, and protected.<\/p>\n
What You’ll Do<\/p>\n
\tAttack Surface Discovery:\u00a0Continuously identify and catalogue all external and internal assets (cloud, on-premises, IoT, third-party systems, etc.) using automated and manual discovery techniques.
\n\tVulnerability Management:\u00a0Evaluate discovered assets for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations; prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business impact.
\n\tThreat Intelligence Integration:\u00a0Correlate attack surface data with threat intelligence to contextualize findings and anticipate emerging risks.
\n\tAttack Surface Reduction:\u00a0Partner with IT, DevOps, and application teams to minimize unnecessary exposures and streamline asset footprint.
\n\tIncident Response Support:\u00a0Provide asset and exposure data during security incident investigations to enable rapid containment and remediation.
\n\tReporting & Metrics:\u00a0Develop and present clear, actionable reports and dashboards for technical and executive audiences, including trend analysis and attack surface KPIs.
\n\tTool Evaluation & Management:\u00a0Assess, deploy, and manage Attack Surface Management (ASM) platforms and related technologies.
\n\tPolicy Development:\u00a0Contribute to security policies, standards, and best practices surrounding asset inventory and exposure management.
\n\tAwareness & Training:\u00a0Educate stakeholders on attack surface risks and mitigation strategies.
\n\tSecurity Strategy: support the successful execution of the Security Strategy.<\/p>\n
What You’ll Bring <\/p>\n
\tExperience:\u00a03+ years in cyber security, with a focus on attack surface management, asset discovery, or vulnerability management in a large enterprise or technology environment.
\n\tTechnical Skills:\u00a0Strong understanding of networking, web technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security tooling (ASM, EDR, SIEM, etc.) and vulnerability scanning tools.
\n\tAnalytical Abilities:\u00a0Proficient in risk assessment, data analysis, and correlating technical findings with business risk.
\n\tCollaboration:\u00a0Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, including IT, application development, and business units.
\n\tCertifications:\u00a0Relevant security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, CompTIA Security+).
\n\tCommunication:\u00a0Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
\n\tFamiliarity with regulatory requirements\u00a0(e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and how they impact asset and exposure management.
\n\tExperience with automation\u00a0and scripting for asset discovery and reporting (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
\n\tBackground in incident response\u00a0and digital forensics.<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.mimecast.com ) or<\/p>\n
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