Information Security Admin

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an Information Security Administrator in Scottsdale, AZ.Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities:* Administer and maintain up to five security tools and/or applications* Analyze successful and unsuccessful breaches of security controls, determine their root cause, and support remediation efforts* Responsible for day-to-day tickets, break fix* Assist/support escalation of verified security events/incidents from analyst(s)* Create and maintain global security documents (e.g., procedures and guidelines to address identities, endpoints, data, applications, and infrastructure), and devise methods to measure their effectiveness* Provide periodic assistance to internal and external auditors (IA) (e.g., Provide control evidence and other requests in a timely manner. Participate in IA interviews, providing clarification of processes and technologies performing controls)* Assist other team members with security tools, creation of reports and security issues resolution* Report unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources, noncompliance* Manage and maintain external assets* Manage and review dark web datasetsManage Microsoft security platform to include:* Azure Conditional Access Policies* Named locations* Privileged Roles* Intune* Microsoft Defender platforms* Perform threat and vulnerability assessments* Provide remote access platform design, configuration, and support* Assist and train members in becoming and remaining compliant with the company's Information Security Policies and Standards, including support of the creation and maintenance of security training content* Research and participate in the selection of innovative technologies that will protect against data loss; Assist in the configuration and deployment of such tools* Assist in the development of security awareness communications (Quarterly newsletters)* Monitor phishing simulation platformRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, another related field, or equivalent job experience* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (e.g., firsthand experience as a security administrator, network administrator, or system administrator, etc.)* Possess or obtain industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ within in six months of hire, paid for by the company* Experience with architecture/system hardening techniques* Understanding of network protocols, common services, network vulnerabilities, and network attack patterns* Broad technical knowledge of server, desktop, and mobile operating systems* Experience with security and vulnerability management tools found in large network environments* Experience with remote access solutions, including solutions for mobile devices* Experience with encryption, anti-virus, and patch management technologies* Experience monitoring key infrastructure elements, identifying security events, performing analysis, and initiating response activities (including documentation and escalation, as appropriate)* Knowledge of industry security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, etc.)* Experience in performing risk analysis and managing security and technology controls* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences* Strong decision-making capabilities, with an ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution* Have a team player mentality and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders* Ability to accomplish tasks by established deadlines and to use time efficiently to balance competing demands and priorities* A self-starter who takes initiative and requires minimal supervisionJob TypeDirect HireCompensation45 - $55