Systems Security Specialist

Type:

• Contract

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• TBD

Location:

• Tallahassee, FL

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English fluently.

Language Preferences:

• N/A

Job Overview:

This is an intermediate professional level role. Develops security solutions for medium to high complex assignments. Works on multiple projects as a team member and lead systems-related security components. May coach more junior technical staff.

In this role you will develop, evaluate and manage systems security across the enterprise. Areas of concentration include account management, password auditing, network based and Web application based vulnerability scanning, virus management and intrusion detection. Requires technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with the knowledge of security practices and procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines). Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.

Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviews security violation reports and investigates possible security exceptions, updates, and maintains and documents security controls. Involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for systems security related issues. Educates users on systems security standards and procedures. Must have broad technical knowledge of network operating systems (e.g., UNIX, NT). And other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments.
• Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms.

Experience Preferences:

• TBD

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift light equipment or materials, generally up to 30-50 pounds.
• Adequate vision to perform tasks effectively, including close and distance work.
• Good hearing ability to effectively communicate and respond to auditory cues.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Education Preferences:

• TBD

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• TBD

Dress Code:

• Business Casual

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.