IT Security Specialist

Horizon Search Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks an IT Security Specialist to enhance cybersecurity measures for a growing construction contractor. In this role, you'll be responsible for protecting systems and data from cyber threats, developing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks. You'll collaborate with various teams to implement cutting-edge security solutions and create training programs to raise awareness among employees. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a range of employee benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Program and health savings accounts.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Prescription Drug Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in IT security or related field.
• Ability to understand and implement cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor technology infrastructure security.
• Develop and enforce security controls to protect data and systems.
• Assess and audit systems to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Documentation

Risk Assessment

Education

College Degree

Certifications

Tools

NIST Framework

CMMC

CIS Controls

PCI-DSS

Job description

IT Security Specialist for Wastewater Construction General Contractor

As an IT Security Specialist in North Kansas City, MO you will maintain, monitor, and implement technology infrastructure security. You will be responsible for developing, enforcing, assessing, and documenting security controls to protect Company's employees, data, and systems. The IT security specialist will work towards producing and fulfilling the company’s strategic goals.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Create and maintain documentation of security guidelines, policies, procedures, and controls
• Protect Company’s systems and data from both internal and external threats by implementing broad defenses to prevent unauthorized access or changes
• Monitor system and network events for unusual or malicious activity
• Work with the IT team, internal functional areas, and external partners to develop and implement new protocols and layers of protection to bolster cybersecurity defenses
• Research and understand cybersecurity tools and software.
• Help develop security awareness training for employees related to the latest tactics used to compromise organizations
• Frequently assess and audit systems to identify potential vulnerabilities
• Understands cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, etc.) and can effectively implement these controls in an enterprise environment
• Stay up to date on the latest security trends and tactics leveraged by cybercriminals

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• College degree or certifications
• 1-3 years of experience in a professional setting
• Analytical

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Saving Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)