Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist role is a Direct hire with a client located in NYC 10022 (Hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants to have a solid background in Security operations, SOC, Financial services, FINRA, SEC would come as a big plus.

Salary Range: $130k-$140k/Annum + Benefits , The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to join our security operations team and play a hands-on role in monitoring, protecting, and improving the firms cybersecurity posture.

This position focuses on day-to-day security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response across our on-premise and cloud environments (AWS and Microsoft 365). The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of endpoint protection, identity management, and network security, combined with an analytical mindset and attention to detail suitable for a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor and investigate alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, Microsoft Defender, and Intune.
• Conduct triage and escalation of suspicious activities in coordination with infrastructure and IT teams.
• Maintain visibility and reporting through Tenable Security Center and Nessus vulnerability scans.
• Support log analysis, correlation, and event tracking through integrated dashboards or SIEM platforms.

Vulnerability & Patch Management

• Perform routine vulnerability assessments and track remediation status.
• Collaborate with system administrators to ensure timely patching of Windows, Linux, and network devices.
• Validate risk reduction and patch compliance before closing findings.

Endpoint & Identity Security

• Administer and monitor Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (EPM) and Microsoft Intune policies.
• Enforce endpoint encryption (Corporate Laptop), application control, and posture management.
• Manage Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) identity policies, MFA enforcement, and conditional access rules.
• Review privileged account usage and assist in quarterly access recertification.

Network & Cloud Protection

• Support network segmentation, VPN access, and firewall change reviews on Juniper platforms.
• Monitor ZScaler logs for anomalous web traffic or policy violations.
• Assist with AWS and Microsoft 365 security baselines, configuration hardening, and identity governance.

Security Awareness & Compliance

• Administer and report on employee phishing and training campaigns via KnowBe4.
• Support audit requests (FINRA, SEC, SOC1/2) by preparing evidence and log samples.
• Maintain documentation of incidents, vulnerabilities, and security control tests.

Incident Response & Reporting

• Participate in incident containment, investigation, and remediation.
• Collect forensic artifacts (logs, screenshots, binaries) as directed by the CISO.
• Prepare post-incident summaries and lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 35 years of experience in security operations, SOC, or IT security support.
• Working knowledge of EDR/XDR platforms (CrowdStrike, Defender), vulnerability scanners (Nessus), and firewall/IDS systems.
• Understanding of Windows/Linux administration, TCP/IP networking, and cloud identity management.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with regulated financial institutions (FINRA, SEC, NFA, CFTC).
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst, or GIAC GSEC.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python) for security tasks.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at govind.choudhary@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision assistance

Paid Holidays Off

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The California Fair Chance Act

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