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Information Security Specialist Jobs in Plano, TX at GuideIT
Title: Information Security Specialist
Company: GuideIT
Location: Plano, TX
About GuideIT
GuideIT is a US based technology services company Headquartered in Plano, Texas, focused on providing value to its customers by aligning technology with business outcomes, maximizing value through cost management and allowing rapid, proactive response to change. We are looking for a full-time Information Security Specialist to join our team! Candidate must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, be results oriented, highly adaptable and thrive in a team environment centered on mutual trust and respect.
About the Role
The Information Security Specialist provides essential services to implement, manage, monitor and maintain cybersecurity systems used to safeguard information and associated systems for both internal and customer resources. The Information Security Specialist must possess an in-depth knowledge of a wide-range of cybersecurity technologies and operating principles in order to operationally support and provide guidance to the security team and GuideIT customers. This position undertakes threat and risk analysis, strategic and consultative recommendations on known cyber threats and maintain the overall effectiveness of both internal and customer cybersecurity operations, with minimal assistance and under general guidance of the CISO.
Job Responsibilities:
The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks for internal clients as well as customer environments.
Review output and alerts from security tools such as; EDR, Email, patching, awareness training, vulnerability management, firewalls and IDS/IPS
Analyze and review security controls as they relate to organizational audit requirements
Provide monthly and quarterly reports on data sets from several security tools as they relate to existing controls and frameworks
Provide consultative services regarding cyber security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA and SOC2
Communicate security requirements, controls and deficiencies at a technical and leadership level
Availability to work on-call and after normal business hours when required
Qualifications / Skills:
System administration
Network security
Problem solving
Information security policies
On-call network troubleshooting
Firewall administration
Network protocols
Routers, hubs, and switches
Communication skills
Report creation
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
7+ years of prior relevant experience
Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification
HITRUST, SOC2, NIST and HIPAA experience required
Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions, email security, EDR, SIEM, patch management and endpoint management tools such as: O365, Endpoint Manager (Autopilot, InTune, Hello, Azure AD) AWS, Rapid7, Qualys, KACE, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, Crowdstrike, Proofpoint Essentials, Mimecast
Experience developing and deploying agent based technologies
Powershell and python experience is a bonus
Position Location:
Dallas/Fort Worth-Hybrid
Benefits:
GuideIT offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and 401K with match. Health, dental and vision insurance coverage,…
