Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist Job Responsibilities:

Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
 

Information Security Specialist Job Duties:

• 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.

Information Security Specialist Skills and Qualifications:

System Administration, Network Security, Problem Solving, Information Security Policies, Informing Others, Process Improvement, On-Call, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall Administration, Network Protocols, Routers, Hubs, and Switches.