Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Vantage Point Solutions (VPS) is a leading IT security and network engineering and consulting company focused on customer service and driven by a passion for advanced technology. We help our clients grow through a comprehensive line of services and assessments that blend IT security, technology, and risk management expertise into one attractive package for the companies we serve.
As an IT Security Specialist at VPS, you will work primarily with financial institutions and telecommunications providers to help them improve their cybersecurity. You will work both individually and as a team to conduct client assessments, write reports, make recommendations for improvement, and communicate with clients both over the phone and in writing. You will also contribute to the constant improvement of Vantage Point’s cybersecurity as well as cultivate an innovative mindset that leads to the development of new services.
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