Job#: 3039229 Job Description: IT Security Specialist III
Location: Pennington, New Jersey (Onsite)
Role Overview
The IT Security Specialist is responsible for protecting the organization's information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role involves monitoring security systems, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and responding to incidents to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events to detect suspicious activity.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
- Implement and maintain security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
- Perform regular risk assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen security posture.
- Support access management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure system design and implementations.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in IT security or related roles.
Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of network security, operating systems, and security frameworks.
- Experience with security tools (SIEM, antivirus, EDR, vulnerability scanners).
- Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and risk management practices.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Primary Skill: Cloud Computing
- Secondary Skill: Python
- Tertiary Skill: Node.js
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle security incidents.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell).
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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