Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a mission-based international nonprofit organization. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote or hybrid options. The Cyber Security Engineer will safeguard the organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats through monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and protective measure implementation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for security breaches, intrusions, and suspicious activities
• Implement protective measures and security controls to safeguard systems and data
• Recognize, detect, and remediate potential security risks and breaches
• Respond to security incidents and mitigate potential damage
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis
• Work within policy and regulatory environment of information security (nonprofit sector experience desirable)
• Review and evaluate vendors' Information Security reports (SOC2) as part of contract process
• Assess organizational risk based on vendor security postures
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices
• Conduct security awareness training and educational programs to enhance IT security across organization
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to management and staff
• Educate users on security best practices and threat awareness
• Serve as subject matter expert for security-related questions and concerns
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues
• Implement system patching and security updates
• Manage firewalls, network protocols, and access controls
• Collaborate with IT team on security implementations and upgrades

Requirements

• College degree in computer-related discipline required
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification required
• Minimum 5 years cyber security management experience
• Strong understanding of Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and system patching
• Strong technical and analytical abilities; ability to recognize and remediate security risks
• Experience reviewing and evaluating vendors' security reports (SOC2)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to handle sensitive security information with trust and confidentiality
• Understanding of nonprofit sector security and regulatory environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH)
• Nonprofit or mission-based organization experience
• Incident response and forensics experience
• Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS)
• Security risk assessment and management experience
• Compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2)

Pay

$108,000 annually

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

This is a full-time, on-site position in Northern Westchester, NY. Remote and hybrid applicants will not be considered.