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The rate is $75 to $85 per hour
1 day onsite and 4 days remote
Seeking an experienced Sr IT Security Specialist to join our team, responsible for managing and enhancing our organization's cybersecurity posture. This role will focus on strengthening Active Directory (AD) security, implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, and applying networking security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AD hardening, IAM solutions, and networking security principles, along with the ability to work collaboratively with IT and security teams to safeguard our systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
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Active Directory Security:
- Implement and maintain Active Directory security best practices, including configuration hardening, user/group management, and securing domain controllers.
- Regularly review and audit AD configurations for compliance with security policies.
- Manage and enforce password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and other security controls within AD.
- Troubleshoot AD-related security issues, including access control, authentication, and directory services.
Identity and Access Management (IAM):
Network Security:
Collaboration & Documentation:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory architecture, security, and best practices, including AD hardening techniques.
- Hands-on experience with IAM technologies and solutions (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, IAM lifecycle management).
- Familiarity with networking concepts such as VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
- Understanding of identity management protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
- Experience with security tools for monitoring and auditing network and system activity.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to security.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Experience with scripting or automation for security tasks (e.g., PowerShell, Python).