Information Security Specialist

HonorVet Technologies; Norwalk (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking an Information Security Specialist to lead endpoint security deployments across Windows, Linux, and macOS. The role involves planning, configuring, and supporting security platforms for enterprise clients in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate has strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, SIEM, and secure software deployment in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years deploying IT solutions or in an end-user environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, and support endpoint security platforms and apps.

Skills

Endpoint security

Windows

Linux

Mac

OpenVAS

Nessus

Burp Suite

Qualys

Tenable/InsightVM

Nexpose

Carbon Black

SELinux

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Networking basics

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

CISSP or equivalent

CompTIA Security+

CEH

Tools

OpenVAS

Nessus

Burp Suite

Qualys

Tenable/InsightVM

Nexpose

Carbon Black

Syslog tools

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you are headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring. I came across your profile, and something stood out.

Position Title: Information Security Specialist

Work Location:

Norwalk, CA, 90650 Hybrid

Duration:

12 months contract to start with the possibility of extension

Position Description:

• The Senior Information Security Specialist I is responsible for the planning, deployment, field, and operational support of the endpoint security platform(s) and related applications.
• This role will have responsibility for all aspects of the deployment from the initial customer engagement, planning, installation, optimization/utility and follow on customer support for the endpoint security platform(s) & applications.
• The Senior Information Security Specialist I will provide technical implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting assistance with the deployment of endpoint security platform(s) and associated applications.
• Troubleshoot customer deployment issues across small to large enterprises.
• Utilize and engineer native and third-party software deployment technologies.
• Install endpoint security software both remotely and physically.
• Develop scripts and processes around software deployment.
• Plan and report software deployment status.
• Work closely and collaborate with customer information technology teams.
• Leveraging security applications to provide support to customers in vulnerability and asset management, and assist customers with the integration of security solutions into existing tools.

Skills Required:

• The Senior Information Security Specialist I will possess knowledge and experience in common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), their impacts, and remediation techniques.
• Deep understanding of software deployment technologies operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools like OpenVAS, Nessus, Burp Suite
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid 7 Nexpose/Insight VM
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash, Batch
• Highly knowledgeable on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Extensive understanding of software deployment technologies
• Comprehensive skills in computer and network systems security
• Solid analytical/problem solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems and basic knowledge of IT infrastructure components including operating systems, applications, networks, and databases.

Experience Required:

• This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing IT deployments or in an end user/customer environment.

Additional Experience Required:

• 2+ years of experience in the following: containerized environments.
• Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
• Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and 140-3
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 SIEM
• SYSLOG and log aggregation tools
• Linux file sharing: Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Endpoint Detection and Response Tools - like Carbon Black fapolicyd
• Checksum-based executable whitelisting

Education Required:

• This classification requires the possession of (a) a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field
• One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).