Apex Systems · 2 days ago
IT Security Specialist III
Jacksonville, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an IT Security Specialist III who will analyze, improve, implement, and execute vulnerability scanning technologies and processes to prevent external threats. The role includes managing vulnerability scanning tools and participating in cyber incident investigations and responses.
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Responsibilities
Analyze findings from vulnerability reporting workstreams, to identify thematic vulnerability scan-related issues
Suggest Business cases for submission to Automation teams in creation of alternate means to detect vulnerabilities
Cyber and Technology Incident Response
Escalate scanning issues and gaps, and follow up with solution vendors, up to issue resolution
Review current existing vulnerability detection processes for ways to streamline and make them more efficient
Flawless representation of the vulnerability identification Program during assigned on-call and Analyst-In-Charge windows
Thorough analysis and recommendation for Acceptable Use requests
Identify and present opportunity proposals for program improvement to VI Leadership
Qualification
Required
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Minimum of 7 years' experience in Information Security or related Technology field(s)
Hands-on experience managing an Industry Leading Vulnerability Identification Scanning Solution (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Tanium)
Experience with CVE vulnerability analytics as a focus area within Information Security
Strong experience with CVE based vulnerability identification and risk analysis
Hands on experience in System Administration (Windows, Linux)
Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking
Broad technical background utilizing security technologies, such as Server and Workstation Operating Systems, Network Security
Superior sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize deliverables
Strong written and verbal communication Skills
Preferred
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
Experience with one or more Database Management Systems (e.g. SQL, Mongo)
One or more Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM
Familiarity with mainstream attacker techniques, tactics, and procedures (i.e., MITRE ATTCK Framework)
Working knowledge of Network architecture and engineering concepts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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