IT Security Specialist

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 57.00 - 66.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

IT Security
Banking
Forensics
Incident Management
Access Control
Collaboration
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Network Security
Patch Management
Change Management
Auditing
Accountability
Privacy
Database Security
Palo Alto
Firewall
Management
Qualys
Microsoft
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure
Penetration Testing
Risk Management
Network Protocols
Endpoint Protection
Vulnerability Scanning
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Cyber Security
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team in Coral Gables, Florida. In this critical role, you will oversee and strengthen our cybersecurity measures, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with industry standards. This is a long-term contract position within the banking industry, offering the opportunity to contribute to a secure and resilient IT environment.

Responsibilities:
Monitor system access and security events across applications and infrastructure to identify potential threats.
Lead investigations into cybersecurity incidents, including forensic analysis and incident response planning.
Manage and optimize role-based access controls and privileged user access to safeguard sensitive data.
Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to address vulnerabilities and implement effective security solutions.
Conduct risk assessments to align with organizational and regulatory cybersecurity standards.
Gather evidence for cybersecurity maturity evaluations and ensure adherence to compliance frameworks.
Maintain and configure perimeter and datacenter firewalls, such as Palo Alto, to enhance network security.
Oversee endpoint protection, including patch management and vulnerability remediation, to ensure robust defenses.
Participate in change management processes to evaluate and approve security impacts of infrastructure updates.
Document and maintain audit trails for all security-related changes to ensure accountability and transparency.

Requirements

Proven expertise in data privacy, database security, and cyber governance.
Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and networks, including rule configurations and management.
Experience with security tools such as Qualys, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Intune.
Familiarity with cloud security platforms like Azure Security Center and Conditional Access.
Ability to perform penetration testing and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
Solid understanding of network protocols, segmentation, and zero-trust architecture.
Proficiency in endpoint protection and vulnerability scanning solutions.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex cybersecurity challenges.

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