Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (preferred) 4–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field Experience working in managed services environments (preferred) Strong understanding of infrastructure security concepts (network, endpoint, cloud, application) Hands-on experience identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents Strong incident management and response skills Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-171, 800-53, CSF, CIS Controls) Experience with security tools (firewalls, SIEM, email security, vulnerability scanners, application security tools, EDR) Proficiency with vendors (Proofpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, SonicWall) Strong understanding of networking protocols and services (OSI Model, TCP/IP, LDAP, RADIUS, IPSec, HTTP/S, SSL, DNS) Expertise in securing cloud-hosted systems, servers, and applications Knowledge of operating system hardening best practices Familiarity with current hacker techniques, exploits, active defense strategies, and countermeasures Strong Microsoft 365 security experience (Conditional Access, MFA, Purview, Intune, BEC remediation) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Passion for continuous learning