Summary
We are seeking an IT Security Specialist with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should be on the path to obtaining their CISSP certification and demonstrate the potential to advance to a Security Officer role either immediately or within the first year. This role involves managing and enhancing our IT security systems, including Active Directory, vCenter, and network security solutions.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage security controls, respond to incidents, and implement risk management strategies to protect organizational assets.
- Administer and support Active Directory environments, including user accounts, group policies, and security settings.
- Oversee and maintain virtual environments using vCenter, ensuring proper configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Configure and manage Cisco Meraki Switches and firewalls to ensure network security and performance.
- Utilize and integrate security solutions such as zScaler and Arctic Wolf or similar technologies to enhance our security posture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, and assist with audits and assessments.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports.
- Provide training and support to staff on security best practices and incident response.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in IT security with hands-on expertise in managing security systems and processes.
- Actively pursuing or already in progress of obtaining CISSP certification.
- Proficient in managing Active Directory environments.
- Experienced with vCenter for virtual environment administration.
- Knowledgeable in Cisco Meraki Switches and firewalls preferred.
- Familiarity with zScaler and Arctic Wolf or similar security technologies preferred.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.