Megamind IT Solutions

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

JOB SUMMARY
Overview
The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the
organization’s vulnerability management program, with a specific focus on Tenable tools. This role
ensures the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities, maintaining
compliance with security policies and industry best practices to protect the organization’s infrastructure.


Responsibilities
– Vulnerability Management (Tenable): Deploy, configure, and manage Tenable vulnerability
management solutions to identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
– Risk Prioritization: Analyze vulnerability scan results to prioritize and mitigate critical security
threats effectively.
– Patch & Remediation Coordination: Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure timely
patching and remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
– Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to industry security standards (e.g., NCA, NIST,
ISO 27001) and generate reports for audits and security assessments.
– Threat Intelligence Integration: Incorporate threat intelligence data to enhance vulnerability
management efforts and reduce attack surfaces.
– Automation & Optimization: Leverage automation tools to streamline vulnerability scanning,
risk assessment, and remediation processes.
– Incident Response & Threat Mitigation: Collaborate with Security Operations teams to
investigate, analyze, and remediate security incidents related to vulnerabilities.
– Collaboration & Training: Work with IT, Security, and Operations teams to align vulnerability
management strategies with business objectives and provide guidance on security best practices.
– Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerability assessments,
remediation plans, and compliance reports.


Qualifications
– Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field;
advanced degree preferred.
– Experience: 10+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk
assessment, or a related security domain.
– Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Tenable vulnerability management solutions, risk
assessment methodologies, and remediation strategies.
– Security & Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices for
vulnerability management and incident response.
– Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to investigate security
vulnerabilities and optimize remediation efforts.
– Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work cross-functionally with IT and Security teams
to implement and maintain security policies.
– Certifications (Preferred): Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Vulnerability Assessment (GVAP), or other relevant
security certifications.