The Systems Security Specialist will oversee and ensure the security, protection of, and access to the client’s computer systems and data. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops and a continuous monitoring program, identifying controls, test methodologies and reporting processes
• Serves as a liaison to the company’s security office for local and network security issues.
• Ensures proper computer and network access for system users; maintains compliance with password requirements and assigns passwords and user IDs to new users.
• Develops and maintains Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
• Review and Update Systems Secury plans for each website to ensure ongoing accuracy.
• Monitors system usage to confirm that employees have the proper level of information access.
• Investigates improper use and reports violations to the Director of Information Systems.
• Ensures that the physical location of computer and related hardware is secured.
• Oversees backup of company information in case of disaster or data loss.
• Conducts information systems audits to ensure system information is secure from breach and unauthorized access.
• Conducts offsite audits to assess the efficiency and efficacy of data recovery programs.
• Plans and conducts user training to provide overviews of systems security and improve systems efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• An active CISSP certification
• Extensive knowledge of data communications security procedures.
• Ability to install security software to monitor system usage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 5 years of experience in a role as an information security expert
• 3 years of experience maintaining a comprehensive website security program
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
• Three years of related experience preferred.