IT Security Specialist I

Looking for W-2 CANDIDATES ONLY who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. H-1B Transfers AND CORP-TO-CORP Candidates WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for this position

Job Title: IT Security Specialist I

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: 8 Months

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of a DSPM Solution.
• Partners with engineering and architecture for deployment, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Classification, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk, and CASB technologies.
• Administer, optimize and manage policy development, rule tuning, and platform configuration across a DSPM tool.
• Monitor DSPM system health, performance, and alerts, escalating issues as necessary.
• Support the creation, modification, and tuning of Data in Motion and Data at Rest policies to align with business and security requirements.
• Deep understanding and hands on experience with core data protection functions: classification, discovery, encryption, masking, anomaly detection.
• Analyze sensitive data flows, identify exposure and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the testing and validation of new Data Security rules and features.
• Proven experience configuring and deploying DSPM/DLP/CASB Threat policies to enhance data security and data privacy efforts and reduce organizational risk.
• Identify security gaps in business processes involving sensitive data and lead remediation planning.
• Document procedures, playbooks, detection logic, and architectural decisions for long-term maintainability.
• Expertise in building scalable data protection infrastructures aligned with strategic program goals.
• Experience defining metrics to measure security program effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Learns and applies standard Security principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Passion for safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Adept at aligning business needs with technical security solutions.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Working knowledge of network and web security.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and security standards.

Experience:

• 5 years of IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, application development, systems administration and 2 years of experience with IT security required.
• In-depth knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms required.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions.
• A high proficiency level in specific job-related skills is required.
• Information Security certification preferred - Security Certification (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with endpoint security, network security, or cloud security concepts.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to DSPM technology.
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Experience with database management systems like Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Deep knowledge in database design, development, and administration.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.