Hybrid IT Security Technician – Incident Response & Network

Akkodis; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an IT Security Technician for a contract role located in Mechanicsburg, PA (Hybrid). The ideal candidate has a solid background in IT, network security, cybersecurity, and LAN/WAN.

Responsibilities include maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure, monitoring events, and incident response. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or higher in IT or a related field and at least 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in IT, network security, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with network and information security technologies.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN networking, firewalls, endpoint security, and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support enterprise network and cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Monitor security logs, alerts, and events to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Perform security log analysis, investigations, and incident response activities.
• Assist with enterprise security event correlation and incident response across 3,000+ hosts.
• Identify vulnerabilities and assist with remediation and mitigation activities.
• Support vulnerability management programs, including scanning, research, assessment, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with administration and operational support of endpoint protection and security programs.
• Support security audits, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and 24/7 monitoring.

Skills

IT Security

LAN/WAN networking

Security monitoring

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in IT or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Endpoint security

Vulnerability assessment tools

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an IT Security Technician for a contract role located in Mechanicsburg, PA (Hybrid). The ideal candidate has a solid background in IT, network security, cybersecurity, and LAN/WAN.

Responsibilities include maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure, monitoring events, and incident response. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or higher in IT or a related field and at least 3+ years of relevant experience.