NewMarket Corporation · 3 months ago
IT Security Specialist
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a leader in chemical additives for petroleum products. The IT Security Specialist will enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture by managing security tools, responding to incidents, and collaborating across teams to improve security standards and practices.
ChemicalFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), and other related platforms
Perform regular updates, patching, tuning, and health checks of security solutions to ensure optimal performance and coverage
Support provisioning, troubleshooting, and system integrations across on-premises and cloud environments
Monitor and analyze alerts and events from EDR, DLP, and SIEM platforms to identify and respond to potential security incidents
Collaborate with the Security Manager and IT teams to contain, remediate, and document incidents
Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to refine detection and response processes
Perform regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and assist with remediation prioritization
Maintain awareness of emerging threats and recommend updates or improvements to existing tools and processes
Work with infrastructure teams to strengthen endpoint, network, and application security
Serve as a liaison between cybersecurity, IT operations, and business to ensure effective communication and issue resolution
Contribute to the development of security standards, baselines, and automation scripts for tool maintenance and deployment
Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies to enhance protection and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in Information Technology with a strong background in systems engineering or administration and cybersecurity operations
Hands-on experience supporting and managing security tools such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, and SIEM/Sentinel
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
IT vendor certifications or demonstrated technical expertise in cybersecurity and system administration
Strong technical proficiency in security platforms (EDR, DLP, SIEM, AV) and Windows/Linux system administration
Solid understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) best practices
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM technologies for monitoring and analysis
Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages for automation and process improvement
Familiarity with virtualization (VMware, Citrix, RDS) and enterprise systems (Exchange, SQL Server)
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple security initiatives simultaneously
Preferred
Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent
Experience in incident management, security tool lifecycle management, and cross-functional IT collaboration
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure security services, and cloud infrastructure protection
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit packages
Dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis
Ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry
Company
NewMarket Corporation
NewMarket Corporation (NewMarket) is a holding company,
Founded in 1887
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-06-21IPO
Leadership Team
Timothy K. Fitzgerald
VP & CFO
Recent News
2025-10-31
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