INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

POSITION Technologix Group, LLC (Technologix) currently has an opportunity for an experienced Information Security Specialist to join our team in the Shreveport, LA area office. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field is required. U.S. Citizenship is required. SUMMARY The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring IT system security for Technologix and its clients. Additional responsibilities will include general IT systems work as primary duties allow. The position also requires candidates to be detail oriented, discrete, and have excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is an individual with good security acumen, an understanding of current technology/processes, and a positive mindset. The position reports to the Support Operations Manager and works closely with teams within the Support Operations department as well as other departments daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not intended to be all inclusive)

• Work within our existing security technology portfolio to report violations, implement security improvements, evaluate trends and anticipate requirements. Engage in day-to-day support of the customers, partners, and systems involved in various organizational processes.
• Responsible to monitor and detect risks to Technologix and its clients, identify sources and methods of attack, locate and preserve electronic evidence as needed.
• Will analyze, recommend, develop, implement and maintain systems and processes that protect business and client information.
• Ensures that the Endpoint Protection Solution is properly maintained and that all enterprise computers and devices have proper protection, signatures, and revisions. This includes evaluation of current policy sets and modification where needed to improve security posture or system performance.
• Configure and maintain email security settings. This includes the profiles that dictate permitted flows, including blocked domains, blocked file types, and banner / appended messages.
• Work within Cisco Umbrella to manage policies and evaluate effectiveness related to client and server DNS protection.
• Develop, implement, and operate access management technology and processes as part of a security essentials service program.
• Develop and maintain access management reports and processes to identify access events, exceptions, or trends which require investigation, remediation, or mitigation.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or directly related field and at least three years of professional experience related to assignment. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Proven history of being involved in ongoing learning and certifications tracks is beneficial. Security based certifications (CEH, CISM, Security+, CISSP, etc.) are recommended but demonstrated work experience and knowledge can substituted if adequate
• Familiarity with information system security tools and hardware (firewalls, Active Directory, Windows event logs, Security software.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, PKI.
• Understanding of networking concepts and configurations.
• Understanding of varying networking protocols (TCP, UDP, SSH, SSL, etc.).
• Understanding of information security solutions and demonstrated knowledge with Endpoint protection solutions.
• Strong understanding of parsing, analyzing and identifying events through security logs.
• Understanding of common security frameworks (ISO, NIST, HiTrust).