Lead Security Specialist

Lead Security Specialist

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Genuent is seeking a Lead Security Specialist for our direct in Houston, TX Qualified candidate should send their resume (Word format) to Mark Ahrenholtz at .Leasd Security Specialist
Direct HireThe Lead IT Security Specialist will play a leadership role in the IT Security & Compliance team, managing risks to the information assets and systems of the organization by actively hunting for cyber threats, improving monitoring for such threats, and responding to these threats. They will also work with IT and other departments to promote secure practices and improve information security processes and policies.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Threat hunting
• Improving security monitoring and incident identification
• Incident response and resolution
• Improving enterprise-wide security log collection, correlation, and reporting
• Working with the Security team and IT staff to improve and automate processes
• Monitoring for changes in attack surface and risk related to attack surface
• Identifying areas for improved security controls and mitigations
• Staying current on and educating others on emerging threats and appropriate mitigation strategies
• Identify actionable threat intelligence sources and integrate into monitoring process
• Produce reports to communicate security risk and status to upper management
• Mentor junior staff members

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, Security+, GIAC) are preferred
• 7+ years experience in a relevant, dedicated information security role
• 5+ years experience with network administration, server administration, and/or workstation administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, ISAC/ISAO, etc.)

• Threat hunting
• Log analysis and developing log correlation rules
• Incident handling
• Forensics
• Malware analysis
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
• Intrusion detection
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Risk assessment