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Step Up For Students · 4 hours ago

Specialist, Information Security

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Step Up For Students is dedicated to empowering families to pursue appropriate learning options for their children. The Specialist, Information Security will collaborate with the Director of Information Security and team members to enhance the organization's information security and privacy management program through various projects and responsibilities.

AssociationEducationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and administer the implementation of security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information

Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources

Implement security improvements by assessing the current security environment, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements

Perform initial and periodic privacy and security risk assessments and conduct ongoing monitoring activities in coordination with the organizations other compliance and audit functions

Evaluate new products, information systems, architectures for compliance with company security policies

Track efficiencies of security controls implemented in support of the organizations security objectives. Assist in access reviews to ensure privacy principles are applied to applications, networks, and other areas that are defined or within audit scope

Assist in access reviews to ensure privacy principles are applied to applications, networks, and other areas that are defined or within audit scope

Assist in reviewing vulnerability reports, app scan findings, IDS/IPS logs, and log monitoring applications to identify and prioritize findings and escalate unusual activity

Evaluate the impact of technical and business changes and re-engineering efforts, and all system development projects relevant to information security & privacy controls

Assist with external audits including all related compliance/audit issues, corrective action plans, process control manuals, and documentation. This includes direct interaction with any 3rd party providers

Review violations of computer security and data privacy practices and discuss security procedures to ensure violations are not repeated

Assist and promote activities to foster privacy and security awareness and compliance within the organization

Assist in development and support of organization-wide privacy policies and procedures, including without limitation to: Security standards Security processes Vulnerability assessments and reports Recordkeeping and administrative requirements Support for security compliance activities

Qualification

Security certificationInformation security experienceNetwork security practicesApplication securityDatabase technologiesInformation systems auditingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

Required

Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements

This position requires 3-5 years of experience working in a computer science related field

Recognized security related certificate (Security+, SSCP, CCSP, etc.)

Degree or equivalent work experience in a computer science/security related discipline

Familiarity with application security, database technologies used to store enterprise information, directory services, and information systems auditing

Experience working with information and network security practices, software, and hardware

Understanding of business/technology controls to manage confidential data throughout its lifecycle

Reasonable working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Visio

Strong communications skills (written and oral)

Evenings and/or weekend work may be required to meet organization and regulatory deadlines

Valid driver license with proof of insurance

Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds

Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer

Preferred

Active and industry recognized security credentials

Benefits

Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision

Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance

401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development

Company

Step Up For Students

Step Up For Students helps administer two scholarships; one for economically disadvantaged students.

Founded in 2001

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.stepupforstudents.org/

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