Job Description
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: • IT/Security Background, 2-4 years+ of security specific experience
• Associate degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field OR 2 years of relevant experience OR a combination of college education, training and relevant work experience equivalent to 2 years.
• 6 months work experience with exposure to a business environment of related principles & technologies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Administrative) Security Operations Support
• Main workload will be running VM scans, sorting VM data and tracking down technology owners to drive remediation.
Assist with process/procedure creation, maintenance, improvement and tracking for technical security controls.
• Provide support to technical teams for related IT Security programs and projects to ensure alignment with security policies and best practices.
• Provide change management support, such as tracking SEIM events, maintaining vulnerability findings, performing user set-up and termination verifications.
• Provide verification support for IT Audit security requests, findings, and remediation.
Security Operations Support (Technical) • Provide incident management support and threat analysis
• Provide technical maintenance support for security tools/applications/appliances such as: SEIM, Vulnerability Scanning, application security testing, general security operations
• Provide support for the monitoring of security systems, such as web filtering, analyzing logged events, and approving or escalating changes
• Support Physical Security Operations including Badge system, camera system, access management.
Business Operations Support • Assist with proper maintenance, within acceptable corporate standards, of tools/applications/appliances following industry standards
• Assist with response to IT or business unit security inquiries and product/project security reviews, following security and change management policies
Other (Preferred): • CompTIA A+, Network+, Security + or other relevant certifications are preferred
• Basic understanding of information security architecture, tools (SIEM, NAC, MDM), strategy, intrusion detection and remediation
• Basic knowledge of PC Operating systems and tools
• Knowledge of basic MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Customer-focused with the ability to communicate with non-technical users
• Interpersonal skills to include good oral and written communication skills
• Attentive to detail and able to manage time to accomplish tasks
• Teamwork skills with the flexibility & adaptability to work in a changing environment
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to display good judgment and escalate issues and concerns, as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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