Cybersecurity Specialist
Immediate contract opportunity for Cybersecurity Specialist with direct client in New York, NY. Reporting to the head of the team, the Contractor is required to have the following professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted. Qualifications and Requirements: Education and Professional Background • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field. • Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, including hands-on roles in network, systems, and security operations. • Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, Okta certifications, CyberArk certifications). Technical Expertise Privileged Access Management (PAM): • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing privileged access and account management solutions, including governance, role-based access models, control design, and operational workflows. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Hands-on experience deploying and managing Okta or equivalent enterprise IAM platforms (SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management, user federation, IAM automation). Network Infrastructure & Security Operations: • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, including firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, segmentation, and network security controls. Experience supporting or operating Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, including monitoring, detection, incident response, and log analysis. Firewall and Policy Management: • Practical experience with AlgoSec or similar firewall analysis, segmentation verification, and security policy management tools. Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks: • Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, security operations processes, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and best practices for security governance and compliance. Cloud Security: • Experience securing cloud workloads and identities (Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS IAM, or equivalent), including access policies, conditional access, and cloud security configuration. Incident Response: • Demonstrated ability to support or lead cyber incident investigations, containment, mitigation, and post-incident reporting. Project Delivery and Documentation • Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex cybersecurity, PAM, IAM, and infrastructure-related projects within scope and timeline. • Experience working within structured project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) and maintaining complete and accurate project documentation. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to assess risks and translate technical issues into business impacts. Soft Skills and Professional Attributes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation, reports, workflows, and presentations for diverse stakeholders. • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through with attention to detail. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across IT, security, and business teams. • High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality and security best practices. Language and other skills: • Fluency in English, including the ability to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions • Ability to tailor communication style to different audience including technical stakeholders, business sponsors, and senior management. TRIGYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER About Trigyn: Trigyn is an IT Services Company that has been in business for 30 years with more than 1,500 resources deployed today. Trigyn is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) and CMMI Level 5 Certified. Trigyn is an E-Verify® Employer.
