IT Security Specialist

Company: BCForward
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

IT Security Specialist BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Security Specialist V for an opportunity in Austin, TX Position Title: IT Security Specialist V Location: Austin, TX Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12 Months. Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid) Monday- Friday (5x8) Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: Details: Data Security analyst tasked with implementing and operating IT security solutions to ensure the inafrastructure is secure. The analyst will well-versed in best practice and regularly interface with Bank GIS team for latest guidance, recommendations and requirements. As part of responsibilities they will be consulted regularly and provide research and decisions on security-related items in support of our applications. Assists in the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques. Coordinates the reporting data security incidents. Provides technical support to client and management and staff in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products. Executes security controls to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information or jeopardizing e-commerce programs. Researches attempted efforts to compromise security protocols. Administers security policies to control access to systems and maintains the company firewall. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Uses and applies basic technical principles, concepts and techniques. Typically 3-5 years of IT experience. Strong understanding of various IT infrastructure components such as networking, servers, and security. Worked with scanning and reporting products (McAfee, ESM, Qualys, Tanium etc.). Strong understanding of information security and best practices. Strong communication skills. Experience with TippingPoint IDS. Experience with proxy management (BlueCoat, McAfee Web Gateway etc.). Experience with certificate management. Experience with HSMs. Experience with pen-testing and vulnerability scanning. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: [McAfee, Pen-Testing, Data Security, IT Infrastructure, Banking Domain] About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228735 when responding to this ad.

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