Information Security Specialist
Gainwell Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,900 - $129,900 per year
About the role
- Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack.
- Makes recommendations for preventive measures as necessary.
- Assesses assigned system to determine system security status.
- Designs and recommends security policies and procedures to implement; ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
- Designs training materials for computer security education and awareness programs.
- Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
- Defines and reviews security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards.
- Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; prepares reports on intrusions as necessary and provides analysis summary to management.
- Responds to more complex queries and requests for computer security information and reports from both internal and external customers.
- Provides technical consultation on highly complex tasks; may assist and/or provide limited direction to lower level technical personnel.
- Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
- CISSP certification preferred
- Nine or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems, or data security experience
- Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware
- Experience working with computer programming
- Experience working with operating systems
- Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Experience working with security architecture
Benefits
- Generous, flexible vacation policy
- Educational assistance
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) employer match
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
computer securitydata protectionsecurity policiessecurity proceduressecurity systems evaluationsecurity requirementssecurity violations investigationcost analysiscomputer programmingoperating systems
Soft Skills
communicationleadershiptechnical consultationreport preparationtraining material design
Certifications
CISSP