IT Security Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at ACME

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities; reporting violations.
• Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
• Upgrades system by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced degree in a technical discipline and/or an MBA along with intellectual property experience preferred
• Minimum 5-10 years of total business experience
• Minimum three years of experience in the following areas:
  • System Administration
  • Network Security
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Security Policies
  • Informing Others
  • Process Improvement
  • On-Call
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Firewall Administration
  • Network Protocols
  • Routers
  • Hubs
  • Switches
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and consolidate data/information into objective opportunity assessments and business recommendations
• Persuasive, have strong tact and diplomacy skills, and be flexible and able to adapt to a changing, fast-pace environment
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Team player with strong interaction skills and the ability to identify, anticipate, respond to and meet business requirements at all levels
• Ability to build effective working alliances
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills