Entry level cyber security Jobs in Columbus, OH

Location : Columbus, OH

Position Type :   Onsite

Contract Length : 5 months + extensions

Position Overview :

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security measures to protect organizational data, systems, and networks. The position proactively identifies vulnerabilities, responds to security incidents, and partners with IT teams to reduce risk and strengthen the overall security posture.

Duties :

Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security controls to safeguard data, systems, and network infrastructure

Respond to system and network security incidents and breaches, ensuring timely containment and remediation

Perform scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability scans across networks, servers, and endpoints

Analyze vulnerability scan results, validate findings, and prioritize remediation based on risk and exploitability

Test and assess systems and networks to identify security weaknesses and exposure points

Evaluate organizational security needs and establish best practices, standards, and security baselines

Partner with IT infrastructure and application teams to coordinate remediation efforts and verify fixes

Tune vulnerability scans to reduce false positives and improve accuracy of results

Develop and maintain vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and executive-level security reports

Ensure appropriate security measures are in place to protect existing infrastructure and sensitive data

Required Skills :

10+ years of experience in network security and threat detection across enterprise environments

10+ years of experience in incident response and vulnerability management

10+ years of hands-on experience administering and managing Qualys

10+ years of experience developing remediation documentation and supporting patch management processes

Preferred Skills :

4-year college degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

CISSP certification (highly desired)