Information Technology Security Specialist

Direct End Client: Oakland County Job Title: IT Security Specialist Duration: 12+Months Start Date: ASAP Location: Pontiac, MI 48341 (Hybrid) Position Type: Contract Interview Type: Web Interview/ In-person Ceipal ID: SMI_SECU484_MA Client ID: 484 IT Security Specialist. Under general direction, evaluates 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. Performs security and integrity reviews of the organization’s data or IT systems. Must Have • Minimum 2 years hands on experience in at least one (1) of the following areas: o SOC Analyst o Threat hunting o Detection engineering o Network Security engineering • Experience in client facing environments including active correspondence via email, instant message, voice/video calls with screen sharing • Minimum 2 years experience in active troubleshooting of technical systems including creation of documentation • 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: o Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) o Cloud and hosted applications o Containerization o Application security o Network security and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA/NetSec) o Endpoint security and OS hardening o Security tooling and reporting automation (leveraging PowerShell/Python/Bash etc. to drive data into reports and dashboards) o Malware analysis/forensic system analysis o Incident response and remediation o Penetration testing of Apps, endpoints, or devices o Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) including automation of feeds and processing of incoming alerts/vulnerabilities o Vulnerability Management o Data Protection Environment: Nice to Have • ISACA CRISC cert • ISC2 SSCP cert • 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 V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsector LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VGroupIT Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc