IT Security Specialist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Apr 07, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC, Pennington, NJ, and Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Lead and participate in design, implementation, and maintenance of critical Cloud Identity systems Lead and participate in work efforts from inception to lifecycle management, i.e., identity creation, root accounts analysis following all the best practices Develop detailed architectural diagrams to meet complex business/technical requirements Requirements: 7+ years of Cloud Engineer with architecture experience that includes designing, implementing and maintaining complex enterprise scale solutions and security systems AWS and Azure Identity solution design, development, deployment, documentation, and support Overarching broad and deep technical knowledge of various Cloud related Identity systems Hands-on experience implementing security services on AWS, Azure and/or GCP Extensive experience and advanced knowledge implementing Identity solutions in cloud Extensive knowledge of Identity best-practices, latest security threats/trends and mitigation thereof Advanced development experience and capabilities using .Net, Python, Perl, Java and/or PowerShell Deep, in-depth working knowledge of Kerberos and NTLM authentication, MFA, SSO and federation technologies Experience and confidence to be a subject matter expert (SME) in an environment of this size and scale 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 General understanding of Certificate Authorities and PKI Authentication tools and services Security event and incident management systems and/or incident reporting systems and networks Extensive experience using various technologies such as REST, WebApi, SQL, ORM, IoC, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, CI/CD Experience with LDAP queries In depth knowledge about AWS and Azure cloud environments with specific knowledge about Identity Services Desired skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or relevant experience Certifications of Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) or AWS Certified Security Specialty Encryption and key management tools, processes and procedures 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 and Illinois) 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.