IT Security Associate

IT Security Associate

BCForward is looking for IT Security Incident Troubleshooter (Contract to Hire - Remote)

Position Title: IT Security Incident Troubleshooter (Contract to Hire - Remote)
Location: Remote
Anticipated Start Date: 04/21
Expected Duration: 12 months (Contract to Hire)
Pay Rate: $21.36 on W2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To troubleshoot various security incidents across the organization. Assist with providing feedback and resolution to mitigate future security shortfalls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the detection, monitoring, and resolution of security incidents.
• Administer various IT Security tools and applications.
• Troubleshoot compatibility issues between security tools and business or productivity programs with IT groups and business units.
• Assist management in investigating IT or cybersecurity events and suggest resolutions.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve IT Security processes and procedures.
• Work closely with project managers to meet and complete project milestones accurately and on time.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).
• Travel as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & LICENSING:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, with a major in information systems or computer science.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including TCP/IP services or network experience.
• Experience with various operating systems, desktop productivity software, and network topologies preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of the security confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) Triad.
• Basic knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
• Ability to work with a broad range of security tools and new technologies.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237130 when responding to this ad.

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