IT Security Specialist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Dec 13, 2024
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX and Pennington, NJ. This is a 12 + month contract position. Responsibilities: Responsible for analysis, design, implementation coordination and 4th level escalation support of complex, enterprise level Active Directory solutions, specifically pertaining to security Work within the engineering organization, interacting with peer teams and partner groups, scaling and deploying improvement, consolidation, and migration efforts within the enterprise Analysis, design, capacity planning and implementation of Active Directory Security Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the requirements of internal customers and peer Active Directory Engineering and Operations teams Responsible for developing standards, target states, roadmaps, effectively socializing and obtaining consensus across architecture, engineering and operations teams Independently manage and perform engineering role for large scale Active Directory efforts and initiatives Perform various functions and duties in support of audit and compliance deliverables - verification/remittance of directory security evidence Develop detailed architecture, standards, design and implementation documentation Analyze current Active Directory environment to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement Participate in or lead complex or high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams Requirements: 5-10 years of dedicated Active Directory engineering and architecture experience that includes designing, implementing and maintaining complex enterprise level (50K+ objects) Active Directory solutions and security models Overarching broad and deep technical experience with Active Directory Security Extensive experience and advanced knowledge implementing Windows security concepts and policies, least-privilege design principles Extensive knowledge of AD Security best-practices, latest security threats/trends and mitigation thereof Experience with best practices for Active Directory disaster recovery, object management, security models and trust creation Granular ACE permissions models meeting functional and technical requirements Advanced PowerShell scripting experience and capabilities Strong working knowledge of Windows Server operating systems platforms, DNS, networks, DMZs, firewalls, network security zones and IPv6 Deep, in-depth working knowledge of Kerberos (Microsoft and MIT/Heimdal) and NTLM authentication, MFA, SSO and federation technologies Extensive and deep knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), engineering, implementing and 3rd party management solutions thereof Strong knowledge of LDAP and ability to comfortably construct queries Experience performing large scale upgrades, migrations, transitions and consolidation of Active Directory domains and forests Experience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) in a large global environment in order to coordinate technical efforts and resolve issues across multiple teams Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructure Excellent communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management Able to operate and function well in a multi-cultural, geographically dispersed virtual team environment Desired skills: Experience with Microsoft's Enhanced Security Architecture Environment (ESAE) - "Red/Bastion/Admin forest design; including JIT (just in time) & JEA (just enough administration) concepts Experience engineering password vaulting solutions (CyberArk, Lieberman, Thycotic, etc.) Red Team assessment, exposure and interaction Alternative scripting/programming skills (C#, VBScript, JavaScript, Python, Perl) Microsoft Azure integration MS SQL/DB knowledge Experience with RESTful APIs Microsoft or 3rd party management and monitoring solutions (SCCM, SCOM, VCM, Quest GPO Admin) Unix/Linux skills; Vintela VAS integration; RedHat IdM Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) * Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.