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Senior Information Security Specialist I

Global Service Resources

Downey, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apple Macs, Asset Management, BGP, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Customer Support/Service, Disaster Recovery, Endpoint Security, Firewalls, Health Information Technology, High Availability, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nessus, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Private Cloud, Problem Solving Skills, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Infrastructure, Social Security Administration, Status Reports, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Operations, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Downey, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Global Service Resources is looking for a contractor in Los Angeles.

Job Title: Senior Information Security Specialist I
Location: Downey, CA 90242 (Hybrid)
Assignment type: Temporary (12 months w/ high chance of extension or hire)
Pay rate: $70-$75/hour

Responsibilities:
  • Lead planning, deployment, and support of endpoint security platforms
  • Manage full lifecycle: engagement? install? optimization? support
  • Configure, implement, and troubleshoot security solutions
  • Deploy software remotely/on-site; create scripts and processes
  • Monitor/report deployment status and resolve enterprise-scale issues
  • Collaborate with IT teams; support vulnerability & asset management
  • Integrate security tools into existing environments
Qualifications:
  • Experience with CVEs, remediation, and vulnerability tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, Mac systems
  • Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.
  • Deployment tools: SCCM, Group Policy, BigFix, Puppet, etc.
  • Solid security, networking, and IT infrastructure knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer support skills
  • Experience: 4+ years in IT deployments/end-user environments
  • Education/Certs: Bachelor’s + CISSP, Security+, or CEH
  • 6+ years cloud network engineering (AWS/Azure)
  • 4+ years high-availability architecture & disaster recovery
  • 4+ years advanced cloud networking (Transit Gateway, etc.)
  • 4+ years Megaport/private cloud connectivity
  • 4+ years traffic engineering & network security
Additional Skills and Experience:
    • Design/manage AWS & Azure network infrastructure
    • Build high-availability, multi-region architectures
    • Implement hybrid connectivity (Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute)
    • Use Megaport (VXC provisioning, private connectivity)
    • Optimize traffic routing, ingress/egress, performance
    • Deploy load balancers (AWS ELB, Azure LB/App Gateway)
    • Manage virtual firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco)
    • Configure NSGs, Security Groups, ACLs
    • Implement VPC/VNet peering & multi-cloud designs
    • Advanced BGP configuration and hybrid networking
    • Apply cloud security best practices & compliance
    • Preferred Certifications:  AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer Associate
    ***LOS ANGELES COUNTY HAS A VERY RIGOROUS INTERVIEW/HIRING/ON-BOARDING PROCESS DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS MAY TAKE 2 TO 6 WEEKS ALTOGETHER***

    Note: You will not receive the same benefits as a direct County employee. You will be eligible for Health Insurance at a Discounted Rate and 5 paid Sick Days after 90 days of employment.

    E-Verify:
    All employees are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. E-Verify check will be conducted, and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

    About Us:
    Global Service Resources is a national recruiter for IT professionals and Healthcare professionals throughout the continental United States. We specialize in government and private short term, per diem, and long-term contracts. We are located in Burbank, CA and take great pride in offering the best paying contract positions on the market! We make a great team! Let us get you to work!

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