IT Security Specialist

• Monitor and analyze security telemetry. Investigate and respond to alerts to mitigate potential threats.
• Serve as the point of contact for high-risk vulnerabilities and security occurrences. Be able to document breaches, assess damage, and lead recovery efforts.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate flaws in the systems infrastructure.
• Maintain and test an Incident Response Plan to ensure rapid containment and recovery during security events.

• Audit the security posture of in-house developed and third-party software to protect against exploits and unauthorized data access.
• Provide guidance for new IT projects, ensuring compliance with core security principles. Review project goals to identify potential risks.
• Assess third-party vendor security risks and ensure all integrations meet security requirements.
• Audit user permissions across all corporate programs to ensure only the least privilege is assigned.

• Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the organization remains in compliance with IT security standards.
• Collaborate with management to assess audit results and implement necessary infrastructure adjustments to defend against emerging threats.
• Manage data classification standards to ensure sensitive corporate and employee information is handled correctly.
• Provide ongoing security awareness training to employees, translating complex technical risks into actionable best practices for a non-technical audience.

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/ Computer Science or related
• 3+ years of experience in an information security or IT auditing role.
• Solid knowledge of various information security frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to educate a non-technical audience about various security measures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish..

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