Cyber Security Specialist

QCR Holdings, Inc.

Cyber Security Specialist responsible for securing digital assets and maintaining compliance for QCR Holdings, Inc. Implementing security solutions and managing daily security operations for the organization.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the implementation, administration and continuous improvement of the security solutions identified in the organization’s security program to ensure adequate protection of information assets.
Responsible for day-to-day security operations including supporting and maintaining a wide range of information security products.
Work jointly with other cyber security team members to coordinate, facilitate and effectively implement and maintain compliance of the organization’s security policies and procedures.
Administer security posture, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, perform threat modeling, implement threat protection, and respond to security incident escalations.
Investigate, respond, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, Microsoft 365 Defender, and third-party security products.
Implement and manage secure systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy and recovery of digital assets.
Implement, manage and support secure network solutions to protect against threats.
Monitor security advisory groups and ensure necessary updates, patches and preventive measures are in place.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, cybersecurity, computer programming or related field strongly preferred.
Minimum three years of experience with Microsoft products in the following categories: Cloud Security, O365, Azure AD, Azure Identities and governance, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Information Protect, Cloud App Security, MS Defender, and Endpoint Security.
At least one Microsoft security solution certification including: Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate.
Highly vigilant and detail-oriented to effectively detect vulnerabilities and risks and quickly identify concerns and implement real-time security solutions to solve and address issues and complications before they expand.
Proven track record and experience in successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic and highly matrixed business environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to make decisions and lead through high-pressure, high-stress situations.
Strong track record of sound judgement and professionally handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Knowledge of the latest trends and awareness of current hacking techniques and cybercrime with a desire to learn and self-educate to stay current on best practices and emerging industry trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to speak clearly and concisely on cybersecurity strategy and policy, as well as to be able to convey technical information to individuals of different levels of technical comprehension, ranging from senior management to technical experts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Duties are performed in a professional office environment.
Commitment to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion.
Equal opportunity employer.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cloud SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementThreat modelingVulnerability remediationIncident responseSecurity operationsSecure network solutionsMicrosoft Azure SentinelMicrosoft 365 DefenderEndpoint Security

Soft Skills

Detail-orientedAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-makingJudgmentInterpersonal skillsCollaborative skillsCommunication skillsAbility to convey technical informationAbility to work under pressure

Certifications

Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate