Cyber Security Specialist (New York)

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

Endpoint & Identity Security

Network & Cloud Protection

Security Awareness & Compliance

Incident Response & Reporting

Qualifications : Required

Preferred

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 Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance