RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Unix Security Engineer in San Antonio, TX. Generally, you will work full time in an office environment. This role reports their progress to the information technology officer or supervisor.
Responsibilities:
* As a Unix Security Engineer, you are in charge of developing and implementing security measures for their organization
* Responsible for analyzing existing security procedures and suggesting changes to upper management for increased efficient and extra security
* Present findings to managers and recommend new technologies or policy modifications
* Research security measures and concerns to develop effective strategies to mitigate security risks, as well as develop systems and techniques to handle sensitive information in a confidential way
* Create and review security assessments to compare previous and current risk performance
* Minimize security threats by examining infrastructure and devices, identifying security flaws, and using control analysis to follow up with a prompt solution
* Modify permissions in software packages to prevent non-authorized use, as well as monitor firewalls and switches to prevent data loss, and identity theft
* Create platform-based accounts and manage passwords for the automation of application jobs on DEV, TEST and PRODUCTION environments on Unix/Linux Platform
* Provide access to Users and Service Accounts that are requested by customers by verifying security related concerns and the level of access needed
* Verify User/Service accounts that need elevated and/or privileged access are approved Information Security standards
* Gather sensitive information such as Owner/SME info for TPM Applications for the approval of customer submitted individual requests
* Ensure appropriate CRs exist for required updates to respective platforms and environments
REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITTND2183468
- Posted 2 hours ago
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