IT Security Specialist

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ and Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract-to-hire position.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing and tracking compliance deliverables to ensure applications adhere to applicable policies and standards as well as local laws, rules and regulations (LRR)
• Key responsibilities include completing administrative and non-technical tasks related to compliance deliverables and infrastructure requests for the applications they support
• Support vendors, development teams and technology managers to ensure technical security, risk, and other compliance activities are completed on time and per requirements
• Partner closely with control functions, risk management and Global Information Security (GIS) and are familiar with the applicable policies, standards, LRRs, contacts and procedures so that the compliance deliverables are completed effectively and efficiently
• Ensure that risk, security, and other compliance deliverables are completed on time and per requirements for the applications they support
• Complete administrative and non-technical tasks related to compliance deliverables (for example, access reviews, assessments, questionnaires, procedural requirements, and so on)
• Assist with audit exams and risk assessments for the applications
• Track and support the technical security and risk activities performed by the development teams (for example, remediation of non-permitted technology or security vulnerabilities, technical recovery planning, disaster recovery exercises, and so on)
• Maintain data about the application in systems of record
• Work closely with vendors for vendor applications to ensure the application meets client requirements
• Assist with ad hoc inquiries and questions about the application
• Interface with technology infrastructure teams for infrastructure requirements like requests for additional storage

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Information Security standards
• Vulnerability identification and remediation experience
• Cybersecurity certifications
• Cybersecurity/Information Security Management
• Information Security specialty certification
• Secure coding and bug fix

Desired skills:

• SWIFT knowledge
• Security certifications

Pay range: $74.51 - $82.51

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.