Cyber Security Specialist - Part time
Digital nomads. Work from anywhereCompany: GenAILabs
Company Description GenAILabs is dedicated to reshaping the future through artificial intelligence and smart software solutions. The company partners with organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to build cutting-edge AI capabilities and custom digital products. GenAILabs focuses on helping forward-thinking teams unlock new possibilities, streamline operations, and innovate with confidence. Team members collaborate in a dynamic, technology-driven environment where experimentation, learning, and impact are highly valued.
Role Description The Cyber Security Specialist is a full-time remote role responsible for protecting GenAILabs’ systems, applications, and data across cloud and on-premises environments. In this role, the specialist will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement preventive measures to reduce risk. Day-to-day tasks include assessing application and network vulnerabilities, performing security reviews, supporting secure software development practices, and maintaining security tools and configurations. The specialist will collaborate with engineering and product teams to define security requirements, contribute to security policies and standards, and provide guidance on best practices. The role also involves staying current with emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and security technologies to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
Qualifications
* Strong cybersecurity and information security skills, with the ability to design and implement controls that protect data, systems, and infrastructure.
* Application security skills, including secure coding practices, code review, vulnerability assessment, and remediation for web and cloud-native applications.
* Network security skills, including firewall configuration, intrusion detection/prevention, VPNs, segmentation, and monitoring network traffic for threats.
* Experience working across cyber domains such as threat analysis, incident response, risk management, and security compliance.
* Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP) and hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
* Ability to analyze complex technical problems, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and document findings and recommendations.
* Demonstrated experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevOps or CI/CD pipelines is highly beneficial.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+) are a plus.
* Comfort working in a remote, collaborative setting and managing priorities independently in a fast-paced, innovation-focused organization.