Information Security Specialist

Kforce Inc.

San Antonio, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$80
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Automation, Bash Scripting, Caching, CentOS, Comparative Analysis, Computer Security, Develop Methodologies, Firewalls, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Kerberos, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Legal, Linux Operating System, Policy Development, Progress Reports, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Risk, Risk Management, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Ubuntu
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX(remote)
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking an Information Security Specialist who will be in charge of developing and implementing security measures for their organization. They are responsible for analyzing existing security procedures and suggesting changes to upper management for increased efficient and extra security.
  • Present their findings to managers and recommend new technologies or policy modifications
  • Research security measures and concerns to develop effective strategies to mitigate security risks, as well as develop systems and techniques to handle sensitive information in a confidential way
  • Create and review security assessments to compare previous and current risk performance
  • Minimize security threats by examining infrastructure and devices, identifying security flaws, and using control analysis to follow up with a prompt solution
  • Modify permissions in software packages to prevent non-authorized use, as well as monitor firewalls and switches to prevent data loss, and identity theft
  • Generally work full time in an office environment
  • Report progress to the information technology officer or supervisor in their department

Requirements:

  • Strong hands on experience with System Security Services Daemon (SSSD), Kerberos, LDAP, and AD integration
  • Ability to troubleshoot auth failures, caching issues, domain joins, and cross realm trust problems
  • Experience with RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, PAM stack configs, and sudo policy management
  • Familiarity with Linux hardening and secure access patterns
  • Familiarity with Endpoint Privileged Management solutions
  • Automation experience using bash, Puppet, Ansible, or Python

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/