IT Security Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

General Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated IT Security Specialist to protect and support our organization's technology environment. This role is responsible for maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture while also providing network and end-user support to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment supporting business operations, live events, and critical systems where uptime, security, and responsiveness are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Cybersecurity (Primary)
• Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and incidents
• Administer security tools (endpoint protection, firewalls, MFA, identity access)
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts
• Support incident response, investigations, and documentation
• Maintain security policies, standards, and compliance requirements
• Manage user access and enforce security best practices
• Deliver security awareness and training initiatives

Network & Infrastructure (Secondary)
• Support network operations including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Assist with VLANs, segmentation, and secure network design
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues
• Support infrastructure upgrades and maintain documentation

End-User Support (Secondary)
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated issues
• Support laptops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning
• Participate in game-day/event support and on-call rotation
• On-site role with occasional evenings, weekends, and event support
• Participation in on-call rotation for critical incidents
• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to security best practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in IT security, networking, or systems support
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewalls) and Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, VLANs, wireless)
• Relevant certifications preferred (Security , CISSP, CISM, CCNA)

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle, or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
• The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
• The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.