Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Location: On-Site (Long Island, NY)
Salary: Up to $120,000 base + benefits

Excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing organization in a hands-on cybersecurity role with strong visibility across the business. This position blends IT support and cybersecurity, serving as a key escalation point while driving important initiatives around compliance, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.

This is a full-time, on-site role, within a small, collaborative team. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening the company’s cybersecurity posture while supporting day-to-day IT operations.

• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex IT and endpoint-related issues
• Support and contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance efforts
• Perform vulnerability management, remediation, and patching activities
• Manage and monitor endpoint security tools, including CrowdStrike EDR
• Conduct malware screening for sensitive files, including government-related drawings and contracts
• Assist with audit readiness, documentation, and compliance reporting
• Help improve IT service delivery, reduce ticket backlog, and enhance overall support processes
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and security enhancements

• 3+ years of experience in IT support, help desk, or systems support with cybersecurity exposure
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Endpoint security / EDR tools (CrowdStrike strongly preferred)
  • Vulnerability management and patching
  • Troubleshooting across endpoints and user environments
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 (CMMC knowledge is a plus)
• Experience in a regulated environment (aerospace, defense, or government) is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions, escalate issues, and collaborate effectively
• Self-starter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Base Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 (flexible for top candidates)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off + sick time
• Casual work environment
• Company-sponsored events and team activities

PRO038

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.