Information Security Specialist

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$33.00/hr - $48.00/hr

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join their team! This position is located in Tempe, Arizona.

Duties:

• Perform internal reviews to validate items identified in discovery
• Identify any gaps with and assist with remediation in coordination with bank teams
• Work with local resources, identify and help to prioritize migration to company devices and standards to limit business disruptions
• Assist in SIEM configuration with reference to SIEM-related instructions
• Assist in any events in support of security operations and engineering and where not possible, to provide backfill as needed to support local resources
• Identify and aid to prioritize migration to company policies and procedures for any existing hardware or software that is not immediately replaced to include non-standard equipment or applications
• Coordinate with security monitoring teams as needed to ensure full visibility and accessibility during events
• Provide investigative support for Cyber Defense personnel
• Work with bank personnel to identify and prioritize gaps within the M&A and bank policies and procedures and any need for remediation as the migration to full bank integration occurs
• Document or identify existing documentation in support of security operations efforts

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and Linux environments
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing production environments in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• 5+ years proven experience in implementing and integrating SIEM solutions, particularly Crowd Strike
• 5+ years of Blue Team experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response
• 5+ years experience in performing log analysis and investigating security-related incidents
• Expertise in fine-tuning SIEM platforms for improved security visibility and threat detection
• Excellent analytical abilities with a strong focus on creating detailed documentation and process improvement

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting