Information Technology Security Specialist

Title : IT Security Specialist

Location : Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities :

• Data Security analyst tasked with implementing and operating IT security solutionsto ensure the inafrastructure is secure.
• The analyst will well-versed in best practice and regularly interface with Bank GIS team for latest guidance, recommendations and requirements.
• As part of responsibilities they will be consulted regularly and provide research and decisions on security-related items in support of our applications.
• Assists in the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques.
• Coordinates the reporting data security incidents.
• Provides technical support to client and management and staff in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products.

Executes security controls to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information or jeopardizing e-commerce programs.

Researches attempted efforts to compromise security protocols.

• Administers security policies to control access to systems and maintains the company firewall.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Uses and applies basic technical principles, concepts and techniques.
• Strong understanding of various IT infrastructure components such as networking, servers, and security.
• Worked with scanning and reporting products (McAfee, ESM, Qualys, Tanium etc.).
• Strong understanding of information security and best practices.
• Experience with TippingPoint IDS.
• Experience with proxy management (BlueCoat, McAfee Web Gateway etc.).
• Experience with certificate management. Experience with HSMs.
• Experience with pen-testing and vulnerability scanning.

We can offer you

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 48 offices in 19 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long- / short-term disability
• RRSP with employer’s contribution
• A higher education certification policy
• Comprehensive Relocation Expense Coverage
• Commuter benefits
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply.

We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law