Senior Information Security Specialist

Senior Information Security Specialist I

Location: Norwalk, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours
Start Date: October 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist I to support the deployment, administration, and operational support of enterprise endpoint security platforms and related security technologies. This position will work with internal technology teams to implement, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize endpoint security solutions across large enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in endpoint security, vulnerability management, Linux administration, software deployment technologies, and security automation. This role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure secure deployment practices and effective management of security tools and applications. [Technology Guide | PowerPoint]

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, maintain, and support enterprise endpoint security platforms
• Perform software installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and optimization activities
• Support vulnerability management initiatives and remediation efforts
• Configure and maintain security technologies across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
• Develop and maintain deployment automation scripts and processes
• Troubleshoot deployment issues across small and large enterprise environments
• Collaborate with customer and IT teams on security solution integration
• Support asset management and vulnerability assessment programs
• Generate deployment progress reports and status updates
• Assist with integrating endpoint security solutions into existing enterprise tools and environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• One of the following certifications:
  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Equivalent security certification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT deployments, endpoint management, security operations, or related environments
• Experience supporting enterprise endpoint security platforms
• Knowledge of vulnerability management methodologies and remediation practices
• Experience working with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Perl, or Batch

Required Technical Skills

• Endpoint Security and EDR Platforms
• Vulnerability Management
• Software Deployment Technologies
• Enterprise Security Operations
• Linux Administration
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Containerized Environments
• Security Automation and Scripting
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Preferred Skills

• SELinux
• Red Hat CoreOS (RHCOS)
• Carbon Black
• SIEM and Log Aggregation Tools
• SYSLOG Administration
• FIPS 140-2 / 140-3 Standards
• NIST 800-171
• NFS and CIFS File Sharing
• Full Disk Encryption (FDE)
• SCCM
• IBM BigFix
• CrowdStrike
• Puppet
• Chef
• Qualys
• Tenable
• Nessus
• Rapid7 InsightVM / Nexpose
• OpenVAS

Desired Experience

• Deploying and managing enterprise security solutions
• Endpoint protection technologies
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation programs
• Linux security hardening
• Security operations and compliance initiatives
• Supporting large-scale enterprise environments
• Customer-facing technical support and implementation

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment
• Background check required
• LiveScan required
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension

If you are an experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in endpoint security, vulnerability management, Linux environments, and enterprise security deployments, we encourage you to apply.


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