IT Security Specialist

IO Datasphere

Pontiac, MI

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Processes, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), Customer Relations, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Forensic Science, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hunting, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, Internet Application, Internet Security, Machine Tool, Malware Analysis, Network Security, PCI, Penetration Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Software Testing, State Government, Systems Analysis, Telephone Skills, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

Pontiac, MI

POSTED

1 day ago

Our client is looking for an IT Security Specialist to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal data controls, business and technical processes, and the performance of the organization's technology platforms to ensure the integrity of the organizations systems and data. Candidate will also Perform security and integrity reviews of the organization's data or IT systems.

NOTE: Schedule for this position will be hybrid. At least 2 days on site in Waterford, MI (Tuesday & Thursday). On-site interview required prior to hire.

Location: Waterford, MI

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

2+ years - Hands on experience in at least one (1) of the following areas: SOC Analyst, Threat hunting, Detection engineering, or Network Security engineering
2+ years - Experience in active troubleshooting of technical systems including creation of documentation
Experience in client facing environments including active correspondence via email, instant message, voice/video calls with screen sharing
Strong desire to learn, grow, and stay connected to the changing threat landscape
Ability to discuss the fundamentals of information security in at least THREE (3) of the following areas:
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Cloud and hosted applications o Containerization
- Application security
- Network security and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA/NetSec)
- Endpoint security and OS hardening
- Security tooling and reporting automation (leveraging PowerShell/Python/Bash etc.
- Drive data into reports and dashboards)
- Malware analysis/forensic system analysis o Incident response and remediation
- Penetration testing of Apps, endpoints, or devices
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) including automation of feeds and processing of incoming alerts/vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Protection

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

Experience with CrowdStrike
Hands-on experience with SOAR and other automations
Hands-on experience using common AI models for automation, reporting, or research
Familiar with various NIST frameworks such as CSF 2.0, 800-207, and 800-53
Familiar with MITREATT&CK framework
Familiar with OWASP and web application penetration testing
Connections to the larger infosec community
ISACA CRISC certification
ISC2 SSCP certification
CompTIA Security+ certification
Experience with Government (State, local, or federal) IT systems (StateRamp/FedRamp)
GRC experience extending to CJIS, HIPAA, PCI etc.

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

IT Security Specialist

IO Datasphere

Pontiac, MI

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

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