Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT system administration, help desk, or security., 2+ years of Information Technology experience or 1+ years in security-related roles., Strong understanding of security requirements and incident response processes., Ability to demonstrate technical skills through assessments or interviews..

Key responsabilities:

Coordinate security incidents and collaborate with teams for effective responses.

Document incidents and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Assist in developing incident response policies to improve security posture.

Manage security compliance for technology projects and assess security policy deviations.

Job description

Job Posting End Date

04-24-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Responsible for low to moderate-scale security assignments with moderate direction from senior team members. Develops fundamental understanding of basic security. Assists in gathering, investigating, and analyzing security requirements, processes, and incidents. Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness. Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details. Often involved directly in implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

Coordinate security incidents to protect the organization’s information systems and data, collaborating with various teams to ensure a swift and effective response that minimizes potential impacts.
Document incidents for reporting and communicating findings across different stakeholders
Assist in developing and refining incident response policies and procedures to enhance the organization's security posture
Manage security and compliance readiness for Technology projects and legacy findings.
Serve as the contact for Technology PMs on security issues and assess activities for compliance teams.
Coordinate risk management related to security policy deviations and provide initial inputs on security requirements.
Demonstrate strong multitasking and teamwork skills, with a commitment to continuous learning in security.

Minimum Requirements:

Security Specialist Senior (SG7)

Education: Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).

Experience: 2 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 1 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

Security Specialist Principal (SG8)

Education: Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).

Experience: 4 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 2 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

Compensation:

Security Specialist Senior (SG7): $85,081 - $106,354

Security Specialist Principal (SG8): $96,110 - $124,941

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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