Security Spec Sr

Job Posting End Date 11-15-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary Responsible for low to moderate-scale security assignments with moderate direction from senior team members.

Develops fundamental understanding of basic security.

Assists in gathering, investigating, and analyzing security requirements, processes, and incidents.

Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness.

Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.

Often involved directly in implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions.

Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Participates in security projects/initiatives/incidents; directs security assignments.

* Associated tasks: Assist in coordinating some work assignments of lower-level team members within the group.

* Contributes to the creation of a climate in which people want to do their best.

* Develop and present security documents and reports clearly, concisely, and effectively.

* Adjust and translate delivery style to fit the audience.

* Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to security problems that involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.

* Formulates questions and seeks clarification before analyzing or applying security measures.

* Produces status reports with minimal guidance from higher level team members.

* Maintains an awareness of time constraints for work activities; makes appropriate adjustments when needed.

* Actively participates in team initiatives and meetings by preparing, making contributions and following through on agreements.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: ASSEST MANAGEMENT: * Maintain an accurate inventory of physical security assets, including cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems.

* Conduct regular audits and assessments of security equipment to ensure all assets are accounted for and functioning * properly.

* Manage the lifecycle of security assets, including updating drawings when equipment is changed.

FIRMWARE UPDATES: * Monitor and assess firmware updates for physical security devices to enhance performance and security.

* Coordinate and execute firmware updates on security systems in accordance with established schedules and protocols.

* Test and validate firmware updates to ensure compatibility and performance post-update.

PATCHING: * Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in physical security systems and recommend appropriate patching solutions.

* Develop and implement patch management strategies to ensure timely application of security patches to hardware and * software.

* Document and report on the status of patches and firmware updates, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and * industry standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment). Experience: 2 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 1 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of security equipment, systems, and networking.

Experience with Viakoo and AutoCAD Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-007 Compensation Range: $85,081.00-106,352.50 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

(Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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