Cyber Security Specialist

This position is onsite and will be located in either Plano, Texas or Neptune, New Jersey. Relocation assistance is unavailable. 

This role may require access to technical data or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including ITAR. Candidates must be eligible to access such information.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Cybersecurity Specialist positions purpose is to protect the organization’s digital assets, networks, and data from cyberattacks, theft, or damage.  Plan, design, and implement processes and procedures for compliance with NIST, CMMC, and corporate security policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

·         Develops policies, plans, and procedures for compliance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0.

·         Trains users, promotes security awareness.

·         Provides updates and reports to management and executive staff.

·         Makes recommendations for solutions, including hardware and software programs that can help mitigate risk.

·         Updates and test disaster recovery procedures.

·         Plans and implements security measures, in coordination with the IT Department, to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.

·         Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause.

·         Oversee the Incident Response Plan and make changes as necessary.

·         Work on requests from corporate headquarters as it relates to security measures and controls.

·         Mitigates threats by gathering information and developing plans, and monitors networks for security breaches.

·         Work with Crowdstrike Falcon Complete and associated SIEM for security issues and breaches.

·         Work with other departments on customer security compliance requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE: One to three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate skills: Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software.  Must also be able to perform limited troubleshooting.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are physical labor characteristics associated with this job.

Standing – Under 1/3 of day

Walking – Under 1/3 of day

Sitting – Under 1/3 of day

Talking or hearing -- Under 1/3 of day

Amount of time spent lifting:

Lifting up to10 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day

Lifting up to 25 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day  

SALARY RANGE  

The starting annual base pay for the role is between USD $95,000 and $110,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.   

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC. 

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry. 

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed. 

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.