Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Austin, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing and operating IT security solutions to ensure the infrastructure is secure
- Well-versed in best practice and regularly interface with client GIS team for latest guidance, recommendations and requirements
- Will be consulted regularly and provide research and decisions on security-related items in support of our applications
- Assists in the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques
- Coordinates the reporting data security incidents
- Provides technical support to client and management and staff in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products
- Executes security controls to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information or jeopardizing e-commerce programs
- Researches attempted efforts to compromise security protocols
- Administers security policies to control access to systems and maintains the company firewall
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Uses and applies basic technical principles, concepts and techniques
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of IT experience
- Strong understanding of various IT infrastructure components such as networking, servers, and security
- Worked with scanning and reporting products (McAfee, ESM, Qualys, Tanium, etc.)
- Strong understanding of information security and best practices
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with TippingPoint IDS
- Experience with proxy management (BlueCoat, McAfee Web Gateway, etc.)
- Experience with certificate management
- Experience with HSMs
- Experience with pen-testing and vulnerability scanning
Pay Range: $67.36-$75.36
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
- Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
