Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Security Specialist duties and responsibilities

A Security Specialist's main duty is to safeguard confidential, private, trade secret and other sensitive data from data thieves and unauthorized individuals. Some common Security Specialist job duties include:

Running tests and assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilitiesDeveloping plans and procedures to safeguard and recover dataImproving existing security with password protection, firewalls and other toolsInstalling and maintaining security software to protect data systemsMonitoring systems, servers and networks for any signs of incursionsResponding to data breaches and malicious malware attacksSimulating data loss scenarios to evaluate the efficiency of existing recovery plansTraining other employees on safety

Security Specialist skills and qualifications

The most important qualifications for the position include:

Extensive knowledge of security frameworksResearch skills to keep abreast of the latest malware threats and developments in IT securityCritical thinking and analytical skills to identify and diagnose threatsProblem-solving skills to develop effective procedures and plansStrong oral and verbal communication skills to write reports, train staff and collaborate with other members of your IT teamMultitasking skills to complete other tasks while monitoring data systemsInterpersonal skills to build reports that are clear and easy-to-read

Security Specialist education and training requirements

a bachelor’s degree in FM related field