Role: Security Specialist - Level III Location: Chicago IL - Remote Pay Rate: $65 to $75 Job Description: Azure Generalist to perform activities such as:
Provisioning access leveraging Azure RBAC (role based access control) for various resource groups or services within Azure
Troubleshoot access issues for various application teams
Review current security guidelines and Azure policies for what is 'approved' access, and what is not allowed - review application requirements and provide recommendations
Experience enforcing compliance and reviewing Security center score recommendations and drive actions
Proficiency in assessing and implementing Azure Policies or Initiatives in operational environments to control what privileges are granted within Azure to enable functionality
Tagging implementation
Monitor hard and soft limits with respect to access requests and suggest alternative approaches when required
Qualifications:
3 plus years working with Microsoft Azure, provisioning new services and supporting existing services
Experience with Role Based Access Control and service or resource group provisioning in Azure
Experience with troubleshooting Azure issues, opening cases with Microsoft when needed
Mid-level understanding of cloud security, implementing Azure policies, implementing tagging strategies, network security groups
Understanding of hard and soft limits, opening cases with Microsoft for limit increases when required
Understanding of Active Directory Groups.
Summary:
The main function of the Security Specialist - Level III is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information through the design, implementation, and management of the enterprise security architecture.
Job Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Information Security Team and the Information Systems department to assure compliance with State and Federal laws and organizational policies and standards.
Oversees the interpretation, development, and implementation of complex information security solutions.
Performs security audits and creates security checklists.
Provides protocol analysis using in-depth knowledge of protocols like TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, H323, SIP, etc.
Performs UNIX, Perl, and NT scripting.
Provides technical direction and implementation support.
Provides systems documentation.
Performs troubleshooting on hardware, IPSEC, LAN/WAN network, and security issues.
Performs vulnerability assessments on networks and systems.
Makes recommendations for improving security and can implement those recommendations.
Recommends standards and policies governing the security of firewall and IDS development, deployment, and operation.
Enforces best practices surrounding security incident response.
Skills or Qualifications:
Knowledge of operating systems such as Unix, NT, XP, Win2000, and 98.
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, WINS, active directory, and group policy.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and ethics in maintaining confidential information.
May be required to know basic laws and government regulations related to IT security measures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to be able to interface effectively with a broad range of contacts from technical staff to senior management.
Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities and to work successfully under pressure.
Analytical thinker, with the ability to solve problems.
Can deal with ambiguity and requests for change.
Education or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.
8 plus years of experience designing, implementing (including installation), managing and operation of Network Appliance systems (i.e., Internet, Net Caching, L-DAP Radius Servers, and Web Proxies).
Experience with global, multi-vendor hybrid network environments.
Pay Range: $65 - $75
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.
