Cyber Security Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen our security operations by establishing security standards, performing security assessments, and managing our SIEM system. This role requires a strategic mindset—first designing a protection framework, then attempting to break it, and iterating to continuously improve security.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Elastic stack, cloud computing security best practices (Google Cloud, AWS, etc.), and a mix of Blue Team (80%) and Red Team (20%) activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend improvements to security policies.
• Continuously conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security weaknesses.
• Perform security audits to ensure compliance with industry best practices and hardening standards.
• Conduct ad hoc secure code reviews to detect and fix vulnerabilities.
• Configure, analyze, and respond to security threats using multiple security data sources (firewalls, antivirus, IDS, SIEM, SAST, DAST).
• Investigate security incidents and threats to improve security response.
• Develop and maintain security solutions supporting automation (e.g., SIEM systems, vulnerability management platforms, and security-as-code frameworks).
• Collaborate with security teams, business units, and IT teams to mitigate risks.
• Manage and execute secure development, security training, and phishing awareness programs.
• Support the team with other security-related tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Passion for cybersecurity and a strong commitment to security best practices.
• Hands-on experience in security operations, incident response, and penetration testing (web applications & infrastructure).
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, SAST, DAST, and configuration automation tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux, Windows, and iOS operating systems.
• Experience in cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and familiarity with the GitOps (Infrastructure as Code) approach (Ansible, Terraform, Helm charts).
• Python for security automation.
• Ability to document and clearly communicate technical details.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) as the primary language of communication.

Preferred:

• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+).
• Experience with Scala, JavaScript, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and modern IT security challenges.

Benefits:

• Annual vacation - 5 calendar weeks;
• Health insurance;
• Training and conferences support;
• Unlimited access to Udemy online learning courses;
• Laptop, mobile phone and line covered by the company;
• Flexible in remote and office work;
• Akropole discount card;
• Free parking at Akropole and partially covered parking fee at Jauna Teika Office;
• Referral program;
• Annual incentive bonus, at the company's discretion.