Key Skills

Job Description

Company Description SmartRED delivers AI and IoT solutions that make homes, schools, and industries smarter, safer, and more efficient. The company focuses on smart automation, connected devices, and intelligent industrial systems that create future-ready, connected environments. SmartRED integrates advanced technologies to improve operational safety, security, and performance. Team members collaborate across disciplines to build scalable solutions that address real-world challenges in modern digital infrastructures. Role Description The IoT Cybersecurity Specialist, VLAN Segmentation role is a part-time, remote position focused on securing connected environments across residential, educational, and industrial deployments. In this role, the specialist designs and implements VLAN segmentation strategies for IoT networks, ensuring secure isolation and traffic control between devices and systems. Day-to-day tasks include assessing network and device security, identifying vulnerabilities, recommending mitigation measures, and configuring security controls aligned with best practices. The specialist collaborates with engineering and operations teams to develop secure architectures, document security configurations, and support incident response and compliance efforts. The role also involves continuous monitoring of security posture, updating rules and policies, and contributing to security guidelines and training materials for internal stakeholders. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Cybersecurity and Information Security skills, including risk assessment and security policy development. Candidates should possess Network Security skills, with experience designing and implementing VLAN segmentation, secure routing, and network access controls. Candidates should possess Application Security skills, including secure configuration of IoT platforms, firmware, and related applications. Relevant experience with IoT security frameworks, encryption, authentication mechanisms, and secure device onboarding is beneficial. Working knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network monitoring tools is advantageous. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or similar are a plus. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, collaborate in distributed teams, and work independently in a remote, part-time setting.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement VLAN segmentation strategies to isolate IoT devices and control network traffic, while assessing security risks and configuring appropriate controls. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on secure architectures, documentation, monitoring, incident response, compliance, and internal security guidance.

Requirements

Candidates should have cybersecurity, information security, network security, and application security skills, including experience with VLAN segmentation, secure routing, and network access controls. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience is expected; IoT security knowledge and certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are advantageous.