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Information Security Specialist

ISG

Location: Mankato, MN 56001
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: August 14, 2024
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join our dynamic team at ISG , a leading architecture and engineering firm, as an Information Security Specialist.  This role ensures the secure operation of in-house computer systems, servers and networks.
In this role, you will work directly with Eric Eby , Director of IT. You will also collaborate with a dedicated team of IT professionals, along with supporting the overall firm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist with detecting, investigating, and defending against IT security threats targeting ISG’s systems and data.
• Support ISG’s day to day activities and system usage.
• Monitoring of server and firewall logs, scrutinizing network traffic, managing anti-virus software, and remediating all security incidents.
• Analyze and resolve security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts.
• Monitor and maintain current knowledge of emerging security alerts, issues, threats and trends.
• Conduct technical assessments of information security incidents, including malware analysis, packet level analysis and system level forensic analysis.
• Recommend, schedule, and apply fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in order to address security breaches.
• Deploy and maintain security systems and corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems and antivirus software.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Progress toward a 4-year bachelor’s or 2-year associate’s degree.
• Experience with VMware, VDI, Office 365 E5, or Fortinet.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of successful past employment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Above all else, our team members are expected to have a positive, can-do attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. Our environment is fast-paced and we welcome individuals who are capable and interested in being a part of a progressive firm with regional and national-level clients.
ABOUT ISG
We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP ) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.
We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.
ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.
Learn more about ISG at http://www.isginc.com
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