IT Security Specialist

Job#: 3017280

Job Description:

Job Title: IT Security Technician

Duration: 6 Months Contract Role

Location: Jacksonville, FL - Onsite

This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week.

Analyzes, improves, implements, and executes Vulnerability scanning technologies and processes proactively to prevent external threat actors from infiltrating company information or systems. Typically has 7 -10 years of relevant experience.

This position will be a member of the Global Information Security Vulnerability Identification team. In this role, you will help implement and participate in the day-to-day management of Vulnerability scanning tool (e.g. Qualys). Cyber Incident investigation and response is also a key responsibility for this role.

Key responsibilities:

Analyze findings from vulnerability reporting workstreams, to identify thematic vulnerability scan-related issues

Suggest Business cases for submission to Automation teams in creation of alternate means to detect vulnerabilities

Cyber and Technology Incident Response

Escalate scanning issues and gaps, and follow up with solution vendors, up to issue resolution

Review current existing vulnerability detection processes for ways to streamline and make them more efficient.

Flawless representation of the vulnerability identification Program during assigned on-call and Analyst-In-Charge windows

Thorough analysis and recommendation for Acceptable Use requests

Identify and present opportunity proposals for program improvement to VI Leadership

Required Skills:

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Minimum of 7 years' experience in Information Security or related Technology field(s)

Hands-on experience managing an Industry Leading Vulnerability Identification Scanning Solution (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Tanium)

Experience with CVE vulnerability analytics as a focus area within Information Security

Strong experience with CVE based vulnerability identification and risk analysis

Hands on experience in System Administration (Windows, Linux)

Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking

Broad technical background utilizing security technologies, such as Server and Workstation Operating Systems, Network Security.

Superior sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize deliverables.

Strong written and verbal communication Skills

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field

Experience with one or more Database Management Systems (e.g. SQL, Mongo)

One or more Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM

Familiarity with mainstream attacker techniques, tactics, and procedures (i.e., MITRE ATTCK Framework)

Working knowledge of Network architecture and engineering concepts

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.