Hiring: Information Security Specialist Company: Cytek Biosciences Location: Fremont, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:22:44 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Bash, DNS, GCP, Linux, PowerShell, Python, SIEM, SOC, SOC 2, SaaS, TCP/IP, VPN, macOS About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity operations. Required Skills: •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native tools. •Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reporting. •Maintain and continuously improve the incident response playbook and escalation procedures. •Threat Hunting & Vulnerability Management •Proactively scan accounts, endpoints, and network segments for indicators of compromise and emerging threats. •Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with system owners. •Stay current on threat intelligence feeds and integrate findings into defensive operations. Qualifications: •The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. •Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). •3–5+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity operations. •Demonstrated hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and vulnerability scanners. •Solid functional working knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 Type II frameworks and audit processes. •In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls, VPN). •Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical risk into business language. •Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCIH). •Operational familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security workflows. •Prior experience building or significantly contributing to a compliance program from the ground up. Compensation: •$128,700 - $160,900 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!