Information Security Specialist

Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking an Information Security Specialist who will be in charge of developing and implementing security measures for their organization. They are responsible for analyzing existing security procedures and suggesting changes to upper management for increased efficient and extra security.

Present their findings to managers and recommend new technologies or policy modifications

Research security measures and concerns to develop effective strategies to mitigate security risks, as well as develop systems and techniques to handle sensitive information in a confidential way

Create and review security assessments to compare previous and current risk performance

Minimize security threats by examining infrastructure and devices, identifying security flaws, and using control analysis to follow up with a prompt solution

Modify permissions in software packages to prevent non-authorized use, as well as monitor firewalls and switches to prevent data loss, and identity theft

Generally work full time in an office environment

Report progress to the information technology officer or supervisor in their department

Strong hands on experience with System Security Services Daemon (SSSD), Kerberos, LDAP, and AD integration

Ability to troubleshoot auth failures, caching issues, domain joins, and cross realm trust problems

Experience with RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, PAM stack configs, and sudo policy management

Familiarity with Linux hardening and secure access patterns

Familiarity with Endpoint Privileged Management solutions

Automation experience using bash, Puppet, Ansible, or Python

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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