Information Technology Security Specialist
Quick answer
Make-A-Wish is hiring a remote Senior Information Technology Security Specialist (U.S.-based) paying $69,500 - $84,100 USD to protect the organization’s information and infrastructure.
- Role
- Information Technology Security Specialist
- Organization
- Make-A-Wish
- Location
- Anywhere in the continental U.S. or Phoenix, Arizona area
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $69,500 - $84,100 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Works on a growing Information Technology Security team to protect the organization’s information, infrastructure, and stakeholders. Designs, builds, and manages security solutions including Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, firewalls, email security, application security (including software development security) and security awareness.
What you'll do
- Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures
- Manage/implement design, installation, configuration, setup, testing, troubleshooting, documentation of security solutions
- Proficient with networks, systems, applications, and cloud security
- Conduct security awareness training
- Planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards and procedures
- Ensure the tuning and effectiveness of security tools deployed across the environment
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technology field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of total experience with 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise information technology security solutions
- Hands-on experience with endpoint security, network firewalls, email security gateways, content filtering, IAM, Single Sign On (SSO), windows servers and virtualization technology
- Preferred experience: Azure, SSO, Cisco Firewalls, Defender Security, VMWare, EDR, XDR, Cisco Umbrella DNS Security, Hybrid Infrastructure
- Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Products (Office 365, Intune, Azure, Azure VM, NSG’s, Azure Sentinel, ATP, Azure Active Directory)
- Relevant and Current Certifications Preferred: e.g., CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefit package, competitive compensation with annual incentive potential, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options, Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Additional Insurance Plans, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service, eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. or in the Phoenix, Arizona area for hybrid positions.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $69,500 - $84,100 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of experience, and relevant certifications.
How do I apply?
Please apply by February 28, 2024, through the Make-A-Wish application process.
Is the job remote?
The job is remote with some travel required and flexible hours.
How to apply
Apply directly on Make-A-Wish's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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