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