IT Security Specialist – Pre-Incident Consulting, Incident Response Lead

Mirazon

IT Security Specialist at Mirazon focused on leading cybersecurity incident response and conducting security assessments. Proactively strengthening security postures while providing strategic guidance to clients.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments and gap analyses
Lead cybersecurity maturity assessments aligned to NIST, CIS, or industry frameworks
Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation planning
Design and review: Network security architecture, Firewall and segmentation strategies, Endpoint security strategies, MFA and identity security implementation
Develop incident response plans and business continuity playbooks
Conduct tabletop exercises with client executive teams
Provide executive-level reporting with risk prioritization and budget guidance
Serve as Incident Response Lead during cybersecurity events
Direct containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
Coordinate with internal engineering teams, Client leadership, Insurance carriers, Legal counsel, Forensics vendors
Perform initial triage and determine scope of compromise
Oversee forensic evidence preservation
Guide ransomware response and recovery strategy
Lead root-cause analysis and post-incident reporting
Act as trusted advisor to C-suite and ownership groups
Translate technical findings into business risk language
Present findings and remediation plans in board-level settings
Provide calm, decisive leadership during crisis situations
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism
Maintain standardized security assessment templates
Develop and refine internal IR procedures
Create security standards and best practices
Ensure all engagements are properly documented in PSA systems
Contribute to continuous improvement of security offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in cybersecurity or infrastructure security roles
3+ years leading security incidents
Strong experience with Firewalls (FortiGate, Cisco, SonicWall, Palo Alto, etc.)
Endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR)
Microsoft 365 security stack
Identity and access management
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Experience with ransomware containment and recovery
Deep understanding of networking and Active Directory environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead under pressure
Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, etc.), Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, Vendor firewall certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Cafeteria Plan – Premium, Medical, & Child Care Reimbursement
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401K Matching
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Incentives
Time Off – benefits accrue on a pro-rated basis each pay period over a 12-month period with the following maximums: Vacation Time – 10 days per calendar year
Sick Leave – 5 days per calendar year
Paid Company Holidays (7)
Paid Floating Holidays (2)
Volunteer
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

security risk assessmentsvulnerability assessmentsnetwork security architecturefirewall strategiesendpoint security strategiesincident response plansforensic evidence preservationransomware responseroot-cause analysisbusiness continuity playbooks

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationdecisiveness under pressureconfidentialityprofessionalismtrusted advisorrisk prioritizationcalmness during crisispresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

CISSPCISMCEHGIACSecurity+Microsoft Security certificationsvendor firewall certifications