IT Specialist Sr., - Security Operations

PSG Global Solutions; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider based in the United States seeks an experienced IT Specialist Sr. to support Security Operations. The successful candidate will implement CIP controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection. Applicants should possess at least a High School Diploma and 5 years of IT experience, with preferred knowledge of tools like Tripwire and Splunk. This role requires strong communication skills and may involve travel.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in an IT field.
• Experience with security systems deployment and maintenance.
• Knowledge of CIP standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of CIP Version 5 controls.
• Deploy images and maintain systems according to regulations.
• Build and deploy security systems and associated software.
• Schedule and apply security patches to comply with CIP standards.
• Test new security software and technologies.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Working knowledge of Windows, Office, and Networks

Experience with Tripwire, Solarwinds, BigFix, Splunk, Avigilon, VidSys PSIM

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

IT Specialist Sr., - Security Operations

- Responsible for supporting implementation of CIP Version 5 controls

- Responsible for working within Operations IT to deploy images and maintain systems in accordance regulatory requirements, especially NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards in conjunction with IT Security Operations and the NERC/CIP Compliance Group

- Perform the deployment of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise's security documents specifically.

- Build and deploy all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, windows systems, servers, workstations, etc

- Schedule and apply fixes, security patches, and and other measures to comply with CIP standards.

- Follow all company's CIP, Departmental, and corporate procedures and protocols.

- Test new security software and/or technologies

- Travel approximately 30% annually throughout the service territory for installations, commissioning, and support of OT, SCADA, and other IT systems.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

- High School Diploma

- At least 5 years in an IT field

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Must have a working knowledge or Windows, Office, and Networks

- Experience with Tripwire, Solarwinds, BigFix, Splunk, Avigilon, VidSys PSIM, or similar platforms and tools is preferred