You might hire a cybersecurity specialist to:
- Guard all company data, particularly sensitive data, by designing broad defenses against would-be intruders
Take the lead on day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents
Work with the cybersecurity team to develop both proactive and defensive systems that stay one step ahead of cybercriminals
- Maintain security guidelines, procedures, standards, and internal control documentation
- Maintain a working knowledge of current cybercrime tactics
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Three to five years of experience in cybersecurity at a midsize or large company in our industry | Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
| Deep knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networks | Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics skills |
| Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment | Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings |
| Ability to think like a hacker in order to stay one step ahead |
