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IT Specialist - Cybersecurity Location Louisville, KY :

IT Specialist - Cybersecurity

Description

The Louisville Metro Housing Agency seeks to hire an IT Specialist - Cybersecurity. The IT Specialist - Cybersecurity is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect Information Technology assets and data (including Cloud services). The IT Specialist - Cybersecurity is entrusted with understanding security best practices, monitoring systems for security breaches, and responding to security incidents, as necessary. Additionally, you will be involved in implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The IT Specialist - Cybersecurity will also assist with user support and other IT-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of security solutions, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, and monitoring tools.
• Monitor infrastructure for security threats and vulnerabilities and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of product/engineering environments to identify weaknesses and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into applications and services.
• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with industry standards (e.g., PCI, ISO 27001, NIST-CSF, CSA) and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA).
• Participate in the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation across environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats and security technologies in the cloud & non-cloud computing space and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of security tools and technologies for threat detection, prevention, and response.
• Provide support and guidance to development and operations teams on secure configuration and deployment practices.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives to educate employees on cloud security best practices.
• Managing security endpoint configurations across cloud and on-premises environments
• Support identity protection policy implementation across the agency.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management workflows.
• Configure and monitor DLP policies for data protection and data exfiltration.
• Support device profiling and network segmentation initiatives within the agency.
• Develop, implement, and manage cybersecurity incident plan for the agency.

Qualifications

While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Previous experience or coursework in cloud computing and security principles.
• Familiarity with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Basic understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Knowledge of encryption techniques, cryptographic protocols, and secure communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with diligence.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or CCNP security certification are a plus.
• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and a willingness to learn and adapt to modern technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a challenging environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

LMHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.78 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Holiday pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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