IT Specialist Sr - Security Ops

PSG Global Solutions; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security solutions company based in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking an IT specialist responsible for deploying images and maintaining systems according to regulatory requirements. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in IT, with a focus on security solutions deployment, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. This role includes approximately 30% travel for installations and support across the service territory. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an IT field.
• Experience with security-related tools like Tripwire or Splunk is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy images and maintain systems according to regulatory requirements.
• Build and deploy security systems including firewalls and servers.
• Travel approximately 30% annually for installations and support.

Skills

IT operations

Security solutions deployment

Intrusion detection systems

Tripwire

Splunk

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Solarwinds

BigFix

Avigilon

VidSys PSIM

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 5 years in an IT fiel d
• Experience with Tripwire, Solarwinds, BigFix, Splunk, Avigilon, VidSys PSIM, or similar platforms or tools is preferred