The Crox Group

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Information Technology Security Specialist This range is provided by The Crox Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Position: IT Security Analyst II / SOC Analyst Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Long Term Contract Responsibilities: Under technical direction, assists in the evaluation, development, implementation, communication, monitoring and maintenance of information technology security policies and procedures. Provides technical expertise and support to client, IT management and staff in risk assessments, implementation and operational aspects of appropriate information security procedures and products. Participates in the evaluation, development and implementation of security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments (e.g., firm-wide, distributed, client server systems, and e-applications). Reviews the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques. Also investigates and recommends appropriate corrective actions for information security incidents. Tests and implements appropriate security methods and control techniques such as firewalls, data access rules tables, intrusion detection software, data encryption, data backup and recovery. Performs access control and account administration of critical information resources. Acts as liaison to product groups and assists them in implementation of data privacy, information security technologies, and application security. Maintains an awareness of existing and proposed security standard setting groups, state and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to information security. Identifies regulatory changes that will affect information security policy, standards and procedures, and recommends appropriate changes. Skills: Solid understanding of security policy construction and publication. In-depth knowledge of regulations (i.e., SOX, privacy, etc.) and internal controls as they apply to IT. Ability to influence change in corporate understanding and adoption of information security concepts. Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients. Ability to manage various technical projects to completion. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported. Preferred insurance industry knowledge. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology and Other Industries Computer and Network Security, Banking, and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr The Crox Group