IT Security Specialist

TRG$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in SOC Analysis, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, or Network Security Engineering
  • Experience in client-facing roles, demonstrating communication skills through various channels
  • Technical troubleshooting experience with documentation skills for systems
  • Strong interest in ongoing learning in information security
  • Familiarity with information security fundamentals in at least three key areas, such as Governance and Risk Management or Network Security

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate data controls and technology processes for organizational integrity
  • Conduct security and integrity reviews of data and IT systems

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to industry-recognized certifications
  • Networking opportunities within the information security community
  • Dynamic work environment that encourages innovation
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate changing demands
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate 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
  • Perform security and integrity reviews of the organization's data or IT systems

REQUIREMENTS
  • 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
  • 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
  • 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 MITREATT&CK framework
  • Familiar with OWASP and web application penetration testing
  • Connections to the larger infosec community

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