What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Specialist - copy position at theshyftgroup?
Position Summary
The IT Security Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure across information technology, operational technology, and cloud environments. This position plays a vital role in safeguarding corporate systems, networks, and information by monitoring emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
The individual in this role will work collaboratively with all departments across Aebi Schmidt Group to assess risk, coordinate vulnerability remediation, and develop defensible architectures to protect our assets. The IT Security Specialist will apply technical expertise to implement and manage security tools, automate key processes, and support incident response activities to minimize business impact and maintain continuity of operations.
This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
· Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity management systems
· Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts across IT and DevOps teams
· Monitor, triage, and manage alerts from cybersecurity related tools and services
· Leverage cybersecurity related tools and benchmarks to harden and build defensible IT systems and resources
· Participate in incident response efforts including triage, containment, eradication, and post-incident efforts
· Perform risk assessments on new technologies, vendors, and IT system changes
· Automate repetitive tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or equivalent scripting languages