IT Security Specialist

We are currently seeking a mid-level experienced, knowledgeable IT Security Specialist to join our IT team. The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures to protect our company's networks, systems, and data from potential threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT security, vulnerability assessment penetration testing, technical cybersecurity solutions and knowledge of industry best practices.

Responsibilities:
- Identify and fix vulnerabilities within existing security systems.
- Develop organization-wide security measures.
- Document known security breaches and vulnerabilities.
- Maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
- Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to identify and respond to potential threats promptly.
- Performing penetration tests to assess potential security problems
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively mitigate emerging risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the development and implementation of new systems and applications.
- Ability to scan and discover network and system vulnerabilities using various tools and perform penetration testing when required.
- Maintain documentation and reports related to cybersecurity incidents, actions taken, and any necessary compliance requirements.
- Perform configuration reviews for various security systems like firewall, EDR, etc.
- Establish strong relationships with external cybersecurity partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure effective collaboration and support when needed.
- Plan incident response activities, including investigating security breaches, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Participate in the change management process.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in IT security role.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for interacting and collaborating with team members and stakeholders effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging skills. Problem-solving skills are necessary for identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Effective time management and organizational skills are necessary to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to think strategically and align the solution deliverables with the organizations goals and objectives.

Technical Skills:
-Understanding of network architecture, including knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
- Proficiency in securing various operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS.
-Skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems to improve security measures.
- Familiarity with languages such as Python, C++, Java, and scripting languages like PowerShell.
- Knowledge of how to implement and manage encryption to protect data.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing security software, including anti-virus and anti-malware programs.
- Knowledge of cyber operations and strategies to defend against cyber threats.