Information Security SpecialistPerforms all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Responds to information security-related questions and inquiries using established information security tools and procedures. Resolves and/or performs follow through to resolve all information security issues and questions. Implements and administers information security controls using software and vendor security systems.Executes security controls to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information or jeopardizing programs.
Researches attempted efforts to compromise security protocol and recommends solutions. Maintains security systems and administers security policies to control access to systems. Maintains the company’s firewall and utilizes applicable encryption methods. Creates information security documentation related to work area and completes requests in accordance with company requirements.
Identifies opportunities and executes plans to improve workflow and understands and quantifies business impacts of those improvements for communication to management. Interfaces with user community to understand security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security. Provides status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.Knowledge of networks technologies (protocols, design concepts, access control) Knowledge of security technologies (encryption, data protection, design, privilege access, etc.