IT Security Specialist - Columbus, OH/On-Site

IT Security Specialist 2/ITSS2 / Columbus, OH / On‑Site / 6+ months Role Description Monitors computer networks for security violations. Installs new security software. Prepares reports on security breaches. Conducts penetration testing to find vulnerabilities. Develops IT security standards, policies and procedures to implement security practices. Teaches peers about security procedures. Specializes in information and network security. Analyzes security risks, and plans controls. Implements security improvements by assessing current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements. Has a broad understanding of Information Security as a field, including experience evaluating and implementing security policies and practices. Coordinates implementation of security controls and implements controls. Provides users and management with technical support on matters related to access control. Monitors compliance with security policies and procedures. Recommends security changes to executive team. Has knowledge of current and emerging threats and threat vectors. Has knowledge of security frameworks (NIST SP 800‑53, ISO 27001, NERC, etc.). Communicates effectively with both technical and non‑technical individuals at all levels of the organization. Assesses risk of proposed changes to infrastructure, code, and connectivity. Performs application updates to security applications and devices. Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits. Acts as a technical information security reviewer of performance reports, system status, operating procedures manual and other documents produced. May assist with selection, installation, and configuration of automated tools that enforce or monitor compliance with information security policies, standards, procedures, and similar requirements. Has knowledge in vulnerability assessments, intrusion prevention and detection, access control and authorization, policy enforcement, design of secure infrastructure, protocol analysis, and firewall rulesets. Incident response. Required Experience 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Preferred Education 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study. #J-18808-Ljbffr Software Technology, Inc.