Cyber Security Specialist

Your Role 

We are seeking a Senior Security Specialist to enhance our security posture and support daily security operations. This role involves leading security change management, supporting M&A activities, strengthening security controls, and managing endpoint detection & response (EDR) and email security solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in security administration and operational security tasks.

Responsibilities 

Key Activities:

• Change Management & M&A Security: Assess security risks in IT changes and M&A activities, ensuring seamless security integration.  

• Security Hardening: Implement and maintain security baselines across systems, applications, and networks.  

• Endpoint & Email Security: Manage and optimize EDR and email security solutions to detect and prevent threats.  

• Security Administration: Oversee user access, security policies, and daily security operations.  

• Incident Response & Monitoring: Support security investigations, log analysis, and proactive threat mitigation.  

• Third Party Vendor Assessments: Perform vendor and solutions technical security assessments.

Technical Skills:  

• Hands-on experience with reputable EDR solutions (ForitEDR, Windows Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike etc.)  

• Expert in KQL and Lucene query language.

• Strong threat hunting, incident investigation, and forensic analysis skills.  

• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, EDR logs, and malware analysis tools.  

• Hands-on expertise in email security solutions.

• Proven record of supporting M&A activities and IT security integrations.

• Experience in system hardening and security best practices for Windows environments.  

• Good understanding of Windows security, Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint protection.  

Soft Skills:  

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.  

• Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.  

• Ability to communicate security findings clearly to technical and non-technical teams.  

• Team player with a proactive approach to security challenges.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Security certifications, GCFA, CISSP, etc.)  

Brenntag TA Team