Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist

Location: Hybrid (USA and MENA Regions)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Client:

We are sourcing on behalf of a leading cybersecurity education provider with offices in the USA and MENA region. The organization is dedicated to empowering professionals and organizations through cutting-edge cybersecurity training and solutions. They are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in one or more domains: Blue Team, Red Team, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), or System Security. This hybrid role provides a mix of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility while contributing to the company’s mission of enhancing cybersecurity awareness and capabilities.

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Specialist will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the client’s cybersecurity education and solutions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in one or more of the key areas (Blue Team, Red Team, GRC, or System Security) and a passion for staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to the client’s mission of fostering cybersecurity excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Detection & Defense (Blue Team): Monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats, ensuring the organization’s systems and data remain secure.

• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Red Team): Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen system defenses.

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and risk management strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• System Security: Design, implement, and maintain secure systems and infrastructure to protect against cyber threats.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures across platforms and operations.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and best practices, and incorporate them into the organization’s strategies and training materials.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Blue Team, Red Team, GRC, or System Security.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks relevant to your area of expertise.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborating with teams and conveying technical concepts.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

• Strong commitment to professional development and staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is transforming cybersecurity education and solutions across the USA and MENA regions. By joining this team, you’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment with the flexibility of a hybrid model, combining on-site engagement with remote work opportunities.

By applying to this position, you are granting us permission to keep your CV on file for consideration for this and future opportunities.

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