IT Security Specialist I

Looking for W-2 CANDIDATES ONLY who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. H-1B Transfers AND CORP-TO-CORP Candidates WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for this position

Job Title: IT Security Specialist I

Location: Detroit MI

Duration: 8 Months

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the configuration deployment and ongoing maintenance of a DSPM Solution.
• Partners with engineering and architecture for deployment troubleshooting and continuous improvement of enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data Classification Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Insider Risk and CASB technologies.
• Administer optimize and manage policy development rule tuning and platform configuration across a DSPM tool.
• Monitor DSPM system health performance and alerts escalating issues as necessary.
• Support the creation modification and tuning of Data in Motion and Data at Rest policies to align with business and security requirements.
• Deep understanding and hands on experience with core data protection functions: classification discovery encryption masking anomaly detection.
• Analyze sensitive data flows identify exposure and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the testing and validation of new Data Security rules and features.
• Proven experience configuring and deploying DSPM/DLP/CASB Threat policies to enhance data security and data privacy efforts and reduce organizational risk.
• Identify security gaps in business processes involving sensitive data and lead remediation planning.
• Document procedures playbooks detection logic and architectural decisions for long-term maintainability.
• Expertise in building scalable data protection infrastructures aligned with strategic program goals.
• Experience defining metrics to measure security program effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Learns and applies standard Security principles theories concepts and techniques.
• Passion for safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Adept at aligning business needs with technical security solutions.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Working knowledge of network and web security.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Adheres to all company policies procedures and security standards.

Experience:

• 5 years of IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis application development systems administration and 2 years of experience with IT security required.
• In-depth knowledge of security issues techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms required.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions.
• A high proficiency level in specific job-related skills is required.
• Information Security certification preferred - Security Certification (i.e. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with endpoint security network security or cloud security concepts.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows Linux) and networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to DSPM technology.
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge (e.g. PowerShell Python) is a plus.
• Experience with database management systems like Oracle MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Deep knowledge in database design development and administration.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.