Allowlisting Security Specialist (Remote)

Allowlisting Security Specialist (Remote)

Our client, a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is looking for an Allowlisting Security Specialist (Remote) resource for their Portland, Oregon location. This role is seeking an Allowlisting Security Specialist to support security initiatives and ongoing cybersecurity programs. This role will focus on securing Windows and Linux environments, automating security processes while supporting broader cybersecurity initiatives and secure system design. 

This remote position is a contract for 1+ months. If you think you might be well-aligned for the role, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Allowlisting Security Specialist:

• The scope includes working with members of the Information Technology and Services Department 
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise application allowlisting policies in IT and OT environments 
• Implement and manage AppLocker policies for Windows environments  
• Deploy and tune Microsoft Defender Application Control (WDAC / App Control for Business) 
• Deploy and manage Red Hat fapolicyd for Linux systems 
• Define trusted sources using publisher, hash, and path rules 
• Integrate logs into SIEM tools such as Splunk for monitoring and alerting 
• Develop automation using Group Policy, Intune, and Ansible 
• Reduce attack surface by enforcing default-deny execution controls 
• Collaborate with multiply teams to onboard systems and software into allowlisting 
• Support governance boards (ARB, TRB, CAB) and documentation requirements 

Requirements/Qualifications for Allowlisting Security Specialist:

• 4+ years of practical cybersecurity or endpoint security experience
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Applocker 
• Application Control for Business/Windows Defender Application control (ACFB/WDAC) 
• Red Hat fapolicyd and satellite 
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for log analysis and alerting 
• Experience with Intune and MDE integration 
• Industry cybersecurity and technology certifications are a plus. 
• Experience working in a regulated utility environment is a plus. 
• Experience working in a remote, cross functional team, with the ability to drive the scope of work. 
• Ability to lead work effort with little day to day supervision. Ability to work through ambiguity and escalate issues to maintain project momentum. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation. 

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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