Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialist
Pay Rate: Up to $70,000/year; Based on experience
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY (Onsite)
Schedule: Four-day work week
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
Experience: 1-3 years of IT support, systems administration, or cybersecurity experience required
Excellent benefits package!


Our growing client in the Saratoga Springs, NY area is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support and secure its IT infrastructure across both office and manufacturing environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional looking to gain hands-on experience with security operations, systems administration, network support, and compliance initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Specialist will include:

• Monitor security alerts, SIEM dashboards, and cybersecurity monitoring tools
• Review antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and firewall alerts
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and assist with remediation efforts
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities and routine security verification tasks
• Assist with maintaining secure system configurations and implementing security updates
• Support IT asset management, inventory tracking, and technical documentation efforts
• Create and maintain work instructions and procedural documentation
• Provide technical support to users across office and manufacturing environments
• Assist with workstation deployment, hardware installation, software configuration, and troubleshooting
• Support network, server, and endpoint maintenance activities
• Participate in cybersecurity and IT process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain reliable and secure technology operations

Job Requirements

Qualifications for the role of Cybersecurity Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in IT support, help desk, systems administration, or cybersecurity support roles
• Strong understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications for the role of Cybersecurity Specialist:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or CMMC
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A , Network , or Security
• Experience with vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and security monitoring tools
• Interest in growing within cybersecurity, infrastructure, and network administration disciplines

Benefits:

• Four-day work week
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Career growth opportunities within IT and Cybersecurity
• Competitive benefits package

About Us:

redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions, connecting skilled professionals with top employers across the region.

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