IT Security Specialist - Hybrid Pontiac, MI, USA

Title: IT Security Specialist - Hybrid | Pontiac, MI, USA Location: Pontiac, MI Length :Long term Restriction: w2 or c2c Description: Interview Type: Skype *** Very long term project; initial PO for 1 year, expect to go for 4+ years *** Hybrid; ;Background check required before you start the project. ****

Job Description: Under general direction, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal data controls, business and technical processes, and the performance of the organization''s technology platforms to ensure the integrity of the organizations systems and data. Performs security and integrity reviews of the organization''s data or IT systems.

Must Have Minimum 2 years hands on experience in at least one (1) of the following areas: SOC Analyst

Threat hunting

Detection engineering

Network Security engineering

Experience in client facing environments including active correspondence via email, instant message, voice/video calls with screen sharing

Minimum 2 years experience in active troubleshooting of technical systems including creation of documentation

Strong desire to learn, grow, and stay connected to the changing threat landscape

Ability to discuss the fundamentals of information security in at least THREE (3) of the following areas: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Cloud and hosted applications

Containerization

Application security

Network security and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA/NetSec)

Endpoint security and OS hardening

Security tooling and reporting automation (leveraging PowerShell/Python/Bash etc. to drive data into reports and dashboards)

Malware analysis/forensic system analysis

Incident response and remediation

Penetration testing of Apps, endpoints, or devices

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) including automation of feeds and processing of incoming alerts/vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Management

Data Protection

Nice to Have ISACA CRISC cert

ISC2 SSCP cert

Hands-on experience with SOAR and other automations

Hands-on experience using common AI models for automation, reporting, or research

Familiar with various NIST frameworks such as CSF 2.0, 800-207, and 800-53

Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK framework

Familiar with OWASP and web application penetration testing

Connections to the larger infosec community