IT Security Specialist

Enhanced Staffing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative construction general contractor is seeking an IT Security Specialist to enhance its cybersecurity posture. In this dynamic role, you will develop and implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data and systems while collaborating with IT teams and external partners. Your expertise will help shape the company's strategic goals by ensuring robust defenses against cyber threats. This position offers the opportunity to stay ahead of the latest security trends while contributing to a culture of security awareness among employees. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to protecting its digital infrastructure and making a meaningful impact in the industry.

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.
• Strong analytical skills to assess vulnerabilities and threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce security guidelines, policies, and controls.
• Monitor systems for unusual or malicious activity.
• Implement cybersecurity protocols and training for employees.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Documentation Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

College Degree

Certifications in Cybersecurity

Tools

Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, CMMC, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS)

Security Monitoring Tools

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)