Information Security Specialist
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh, PA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,500–$107,300 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Authentication, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Campaigns, Computer Security, Contract Management, Contract Review, Documentation, Driver's License, Firewalls, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), Intrusion Prevention Systems, Microsoft Product Family, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Network System Hardware, Network Testing, Organizational Skills, PCI, Penetration Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Requirements Derivation, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Single Sign-On (SSO), Wi-Fi, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
23 days ago
Essential Functions:
• Support Information Security and Incident Response activities for PRT. o Develop, lead, and assist in human-centered information security awareness, training, informational campaigns, and other activities focused on ensuring that internal customers are well-prepared for Information Security risks. o In support of secure authentication environment, process password reset requests and further the implementation of single sign-on and self-service authentication management. o Monitor and analyze alerts to identify security issues for remediation. o Support the implementation of critical security controls as they relate to PCI/HIPPA and risk assessments.
Job requirements include:
• High school diploma or GED. • Bachelor's degree in information security or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience plus certifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in architecture and design of network infrastructure including network equipment, Wi-Fi, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems and application security along with 2 years of hands-on experience in security engineering/operations on network infrastructure and Data Center systems (experience may be concurrent). • Ability to develop and execute: o Information Security training (both live and recorded), o policies and standards, o and network penetration testing (and evaluation). • Ability to evaluate vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, contract review, management of gap remediation and compliance testing. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary. • Strong documentation and organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills • Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft 365 platform. • Valid PA driver’s license.
Preferred Attributes:
• Ability to employ risk identification/analysis of desktop, server, application, database, and overall network security principles. • CISSP, GSEC, GIAC, or other security certifications are desired (training for these can be provided by Authority, if necessary).
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.
EOE
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