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IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.
Our client is looking for an IT Security Specialist to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal data controls, business and technical processes, and the performance of the organization’s technology platforms to ensure the integrity of the organizations systems and data. Candidate will also Perform security and integrity reviews of the organization’s data or IT systems.
NOTE: Schedule for this position will be hybrid. At least 2 days on site in Waterford, MI (Tuesday & Thursday). On-site interview required prior to hire.
Location: Waterford, MI
Contract: 1 year
Skills Required:
Our client is looking for an IT Security Specialist to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal data controls, business and technical processes, and the performance of the organization’s technology platforms to ensure the integrity of the organizations systems and data. Candidate will also Perform security and integrity reviews of the organization’s data or IT systems.
NOTE: Schedule for this position will be hybrid. At least 2 days on site in Waterford, MI (Tuesday & Thursday). On-site interview required prior to hire.
Location: Waterford, MI
Contract: 1 year
Skills Required:
- 2 years - Hands on experience in at least one (1) of the following areas: SOC Analyst, Threat hunting, Detection engineering, or Network Security engineering
- 2 years - Experience in active troubleshooting of technical systems including creation of documentation
- Experience in client facing environments including active correspondence via email, instant message, voice/video calls with screen sharing
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and stay connected to the changing threat landscape
- Ability to discuss the fundamentals of information security in at least THREE (3) of the following areas:
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Cloud and hosted applications o Containerization
- Application security
- Network security and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA/NetSec)
- Endpoint security and OS hardening
- Security tooling and reporting automation (leveraging PowerShell/Python/Bash etc.
- Drive data into reports and dashboards)
- Malware analysis/forensic system analysis o Incident response and remediation
- Penetration testing of Apps, endpoints, or devices
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) including automation of feeds and processing of incoming alerts/vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Protection
- Experience with CrowdStrike
- Hands-on experience with SOAR and other automations
- Hands-on experience using common AI models for automation, reporting, or research
- Familiar with various NIST frameworks such as CSF 2.0, 800-207, and 800-53
- Familiar with MITREATT&CK framework
- Familiar with OWASP and web application penetration testing
- Connections to the larger infosec community
- ISACA CRISC certification
- ISC2 SSCP certification
- CompTIA Security certification
- Experience with Government (State, local, or federal) IT systems (StateRamp/FedRamp)
- GRC experience extending to CJIS, HIPAA, PCI etc.
- Rate depends on experience
- Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
- Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.