Senior Information Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Information Security Specialist
Near Casa Grande, Arizona

APN Staffing is now hiring for our client - Information Security Specialist this is a Senor Level position and is a DIRECT HIRE . Hybrid work schedule after the training has been completed on-site (90 days). Candidates must be local to the State of Arizona - this is not a fully remote position and the selected candidate will need to report to the office per IT needs. Our client is expanding their IT division and looking for a strong leader in this new role. Position comes with very competitive Benefit/PTO/Vacation/401K package. Salary range is (100K-120K a year (depending on qualifications)

**Candidates must be local to the State of Arizona** NOT A REMOTE POSITION

**If you are looking for a position with growth, stability and the opportunity to expand on your IT technical leadership skills this is the position for you**

General Job Responsibilities:

Train and educate staff in proper computer use and security awareness while providing tips to avoid data lass or corruption
Identify and suggest improvements to existing security systems
Provide technical leadership and engineering support to customers and in-house teams
Advise end users on security incident trends and effective counteractive measures
Create, improve, and maintain information technology security policies, baselines, standards, and procedures
Create security checks in the infrastructure that help deter hackers, spyware, and other malware from being installed on endpoints while working with internal information technology support team to mitigate detected vulnerabilities
Provide thorough knowledge of technical risk analysis, assessment, and mitigation

General Job Requirements:

Associates degree in Computer Science or related field required - Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in handling security incidents, including investigation and remediation
Experience with administering and securing Microsoft technologies and services, including Active Directory AND 2 years of experience
Relevant Information Security industry certifications, (CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Required Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!

Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. \r\n\r\nSince 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. \r\n\r\nNearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.\r\n\r\nPlease contact us for more information!