Job Title:
Data Security Specialist
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Security Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT system administration and audit support, with expertise in data security and compliance.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Audit Support:
o Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits involving data security.
o Collect, organize, and submit audit documentation, including evidence of access controls, system configurations, logs, and security policies.
o Coordinate with other IT and business units to ensure accurate and complete responses to audit inquiries.
o Support testing of data security general controls and track remediation of audit findings.
2. System Administration:
o Manage and maintain servers, networks, and IT infrastructure (Windows/Linux environments).
o Monitor system performance, backups, patch management, and security configurations.
o Administer user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory and cloud-based platforms.
o Ensure system integrity and availability through regular maintenance, updates, and proactive monitoring.
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
* 3–5 years of experience in IT system administration with a demonstrated role in audit support or compliance.
* Strong working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux servers, networking, and cloud platforms.
* Familiarity with data security processes and frameworks (e.g., PCI, SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will also have:
* Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar.
* Experience with backup and recovery systems, endpoint management tools, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
* Familiarity with GRC tools and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
Key Competencies:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
* High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
* Excellent English communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.