Senior Information Security Operations Specialist

Job Overview:
As a Information Security Operations Specialist you will support CAI’s existing Information Security programs and Security Operations Center. You will be expected to provide technical and analytical expertise to improve of our security monitoring and response capabilities with a focus on endpoint security.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize and optimize monitoring of network security monitoring processes and tools. Examples include Cylance EDR tools on servers, AWS Network firewalls, Cloudflare DDoS, intrusion detection tools, SIEM log analytics, and AWS security monitoring tools.
• Perform as a Security Operations Center (SOC) subject matter expert for responding to endpoint threat alerts.
• Monitor and follow up on IDS alerts.
• In concert with internal and vendor technical experts, perform hands-on administration of security tools sufficient to maintain and improve capabilities.
• Collaborate with network and systems administrators to ensure that security solutions configured and maintained in accordance with security best practices and industry standards and are integrated into the organization’s overall security posture.
• Lead and perform security investigations: Collect and preserve forensic information, identify IOCs, document investigations, and facilitate resolution with engineering, business and technical subject matter specialists as directed.
• Engage in continual security improvement. Assist in the further development of our full suite of cyber capabilities and tools to detect, respond, and better defend our networks, systems, and information.
• Perform cyber and technical threat analyses.  Keep up to date with current events and new threats in data security.  Process and analyze cyber threat intelligence data and compile standard and ad-hoc reports.
• Communicate security findings.  Prepare regular reports to team members and management of activities performed and actions needed.
• Experience in threat modeling, detection and IR required.
• Knowledge of forensics, data collection, chain of custody preferred.
• Must have knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, CIS Top 18 controls

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years relevant experience in a Security Operations Center and/or dedicated security response team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, Information Systems or related technical field
• Existing Information Security Certification(s) such as CISSP, CISA, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, AWS security certifications, Sysadmin certifications
• Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience of security controls and processes for monitoring, investigation, and response: EDR, Network routing, Firewalls, DDoS, IDS, AWS security hub, SIEM logging and analytics, authentication and authorization mechanisms; vulnerability scanning and monitoring
• Strong knowledge of threat vectors, threat modeling, and ransomware techniques and exploits
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use specialized security tools at an advanced level to monitor for threats in cloud (AWS) environments.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage expertise in cybersecurity to detect, respond, contain and recover from incidents.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

• Mobile support of user interfaces

• Learning management systems with social media features

• Universally accessible user interfaces

• Machine scorable items

In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers,  while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.