IT Security Specialist - New York, United States - Intersec
2 weeks ago
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance the overall security posture of the ACS's IT infrastructure.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Respond promptly to security incidents and breaches to minimize impact and mitigate risks.
- Educate staff members on security awareness and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans, and risk assessments.
- Advise on security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and encryption protocols.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and unauthorized access attempts.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment processes.
- Provide guidance and support to IT staff and endusers on securityrelated matters.
- Investigate security incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare and present reports on security metrics, incidents, and compliance status to management.
- Participate in security audits and assessments conducted by internal or external parties.
- Security risk assessments and vulnerability reports.
- Security policies, procedures, and standards documentation.
- Incident response plans and postincident reports.
- Security awareness training materials and sessions.
- Regular reports on security metrics, incidents, and compliance status.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Networking (Firewall, Networking Protocols);
- Working knowledge of Rapid
- Working knowledge of CrowdStrike
- Working knowledge of Information Security Domains
- Working knowledge of Security protocols
- Working knowledge of Cloud computing
Job Type:
Contract
Pay:
From $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Application Question(s):
- W2 or 1099?
- Willing to do onsite in New York?
Work Location:
In person
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