IT Security Specialist

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ, Charlotte, NC, and Kennesaw, GA. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Understand and update existing automation programs and develop new infrastructure automation for deploying and managing core emerging messaging software (Confluent Kafka, IBM MQ, etc.) in client's internal or external cloud Capture business requirements from multiple LOBs and design solutions in collaboration with engineering and operations teams Work closely with Application Development/Support teams to understand the usage of messaging protocols within application software Document the business requirements and develop plans to address the problem/requirement Develop testing automation and troubleshoot problems during testing Analyze IT security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity Provide IT security and automation expertise Provide baseline security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity Identify potential threats and risks and make recommendations to prevent these issues Key individual contributor, with accountability for enabling secure environments (processes and technologies) for the business and technology groups Utilize technical and business knowledge to design and implement secure, risk-based solutions, exercising judgment within broadly defined practices and policies Manage large scale deployment for enterprise (internal and external cloud) Requirements: 7-10 years of hands-on experience of software development Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units, at various levels IBM MQ, along with automation using Ansible/Terraform Hands on experience with Kafka Hands on experience with Develop Test Automation using Python/Ansible Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX Shell Scripting Strong Python Strong Ansible Playbook/Ansible Tower Basic knowledge of Ping Access and Certificate Management Public and Private Cloud Monitoring software like Dynatrace, AppDynamics etc. Agile Development Technical agility Messaging software (MQ/IIB, Kafka, Tibco, etc.) Java/J2EE Pay Range: $83.09-$91.09 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. 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 more information and to view all our career opportunities, please visit our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davita Inc.