Robert Half · 21 hours ago
Information Technology Security Specialist
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$60/hr - $65/hrMIT IS&T is a prestigious institution looking for an Information Technology Security Specialist to join their small team. The role involves troubleshooting and escalating security issues, handling phishing emails, and engaging in various security projects in a dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshooting/escalating security issues
Handling phishing emails
Security project work
Qualification
Required
Background: Linux Admin, Unix Admin, System Admin OR Network admin with security experience and security interest
Coming from a small team where they handled systems/networks/Linux or Unix, with security chops as well
Need to be OK handling different issues, different projects, not just following a script
Someone who can think on their feet, it's a wild west type environment, no policies or procedures in place
Experience in highly-regulated industries like defense, banking, etc. are something the hiring manager has avoided given the daily ambiguity that the work imposes
This is a very small team of two who handle all the infosec needs of the institute
They want someone that can think for themselves and can operate without a clear cut structure
Preferred
Python scripting (basically a must have though)
CISSP or security related certifications
Company
Robert Half
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