IT Security Specialist

1 month ago


Irvine, United States CTC Global Corporation Full time

**SUMMARY**

The IT Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions and use these solutions to identify, investigate and resolve security incidents. He/She will primarily be responsible for day-to-day defense of enterprise technologies, computing assets, and network infrastructure, conduct ongoing threat detection using logs and signals from multiple sources including network, host-based, endpoint security, and phish reports, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information systems and resources.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain and monitor in-place security tools and processes to evaluate and improve the security of organization systems and network.
- Review logs from intrusion detection and monitoring systems; conduct correlation analysis and act accordingly.
- Work with technical teams to facilitate & promote security incident response procedures, address monitoring concerns, and identification of criteria for audit reporting.
- Evaluate, test, and implement new security tools & technologies.
- Investigate and analyze security incidents, identifying false positives and true positives.
- Conduct on-demand forensics analysis and review of compromised systems and/or systems used in potential un-secure and un-trusted manner.
- Research system, logs, alerts as they relate to incidents.
- Identify gaps in cyber operations capabilities and assist in developing those capabilities.
- Compile comprehensive audit reports identifying potential risks / threats.
- Advise and support the IT leadership with defining specific information security controls and policies.
- Lead the internal information security awareness program.
- Support the IT leadership in developing an IT security assurance program.
- Participate as a member of the Service Desk support team resolving client side issues as and when needed.
- Develop appropriate project related documentation/business cases. Implement projects in accordance with policy ensuring the identified goals and objectives are delivered on time and within budget.
- Liaising & maintain appropriate relationships with third party vendors.
- Help staff with use of the company systems, providing training where necessary.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field, preferred.
- 1-2 years information technology (systems administration, network monitoring, or computer and network systems) / information security experience.
- Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and security technologies such as networking, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS).
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing environments and related security challenges.
- Programming/Scripting Language (Java Script, Python, Power Shell).
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment of security and technology.
- Commitment to staying current with the latest trends, threats, and best practices in cyber security.
- Capable of working independently or in a team.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree or above in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
- CompTIA+ Security, CySA+ or equivalent certification required.

**Benefits for all full-time employees include**:
Medical (HMO/PPO Plan Options)

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life Insurance (CTC pays 100% of the premium)

Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (CTC pays 100% of the premium)

Flexible Spending Account

401K

15 paid vacation days (more after 5 years)

9 paid holidays

3 paid sick leave days

Pay: $66,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- 4 years

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Computer science: 4 years (required)
- Information security: 4 years (required)
- Networking: 4 years (required)
- IT infrastructure: 4 years (required)
- Cloud computing: 4 years (required)
- Fraud prevention and detection: 4 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Irvine, CA 92614 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Irvine, CA 92614: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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