Information Security Specialist

Capital Blue Cross

Information Security Specialist at Capital Blue Cross monitoring and responding to cyber threats. Collaborating with IT teams to enhance security posture and compliance with industry standards.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,800 - $157,890 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools to detect and respond to threats in real-time
Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document findings for remediation and reporting
Manages the full vulnerability lifecycle across enterprise systems, including identifying security weaknesses, assessing and prioritizing risk, coordinating remediation efforts, and validating that issues are resolved
Works closely with IT and business teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner based on risk, impact, and relevant threat intelligence
Analyze logs from endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud platforms to identify suspicious activity
Support incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery
Manage vendor security assessment reviews to enable informed decision-making related to third party engagements
Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify hidden threats in the environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or a related IT role
Hands-on experience monitoring and responding to security events using a SIEM platform such as Splunk or similar
Experience with incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery
Proven experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, or Nessus
Experience analyzing logs from endpoints, servers, network devices and cloud services
Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field; or a minimum of five years of practical related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Preferred security certifications including, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Retirement Plan
Generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off
Incentive Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

security event monitoringroot cause analysisvulnerability managementincident responselog analysisthreat huntingrisk assessmentremediationcloud securityendpoint detection and response

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detail

Certifications

CISSPCISMCRISC