Security Specialist 8-11

Focused HR Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consulting firm has an opening for a Senior Security Specialist. The position is remote, lasting 12 months with the potential for extension. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and a strong understanding of compliance requirements. Responsibilities include identifying security risks and developing mitigation strategies while maintaining clear documentation. Apply if you meet these qualifications for this essential security role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Risk Management and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience in updating privacy and security policies is a must.
• Proficiency in documenting assessment results clearly for personnel.

Responsibilities

• Identify risk gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate organizations using vulnerability scanning methods.
• Serve as a knowledge resource on compliance requirements.

Skills

Risk Management

Policy updates

Vulnerability assessment

Documentation skills

Compliance knowledge

Risk assessments experience

Network mapping

NIST standards knowledge

Familiarity with NESSUS

Familiarity with NMAP

Job description

This job is remote and has been since 2020 and has not changed. All work will be completed onsite at the manager's discretion.

Our client has an opening for a Security Specialist - Sr (719317).

This position is for 12 months, with the option of an extension and the client is in Raleigh, NC.

Job details:

• Risk Management: Must be able to identify gaps through risk management, and assist in developing mitigation strategies. Required 7 Years
• Experience updating privacy and security policies based on gaps found through an assessment process. Required 7 Years
• Discover, evaluate, assess, systems, networks and components through the use of vulnerability scanning and risk assessment methods. Required 7 Years
• Experience documenting vulnerability assessment results in an accurate, clear, actionable, and available way to appropriate personnel. Required 7 Years
• Must be able to review & assess projects and systems throughout all phases of their life cycle in an effort to identify Privacy org needs. Required 7 Years
• Must be able to serve as a knowledge base for organizations as it relates to compliance requirements and mitigation strategies. Required 7 Years
• Experience performing risk assessments based on NIST 800-53 Rev 4, ISO-27001, HIPAA, and IRS Pub 1075. Required 7 Years
• Experience with network mapping and vulnerability scanning tools such as NESSUS and NMAP. Required 7 Years