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IT Security Specialist
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Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Research at Albany Nanotech is currently seeking a qualified security specialist to join a dynamic IT team that holds responsibility for a wide range of hardware and software. The job will entail direct, hands-on interaction with a variety of security components, related security devices, and their associated management platforms. Candidates should be comfortable with various levels of the solution lifecycle such as planning new solutions, deployment, integration, enhancing existing services, and operational support. Since integration of components and enhancing existing services will be a key focus area, the person should also be adept at troubleshooting, analysis, and some light programming (scripting).
Working with both local and global teams will be an integral part of the job and applicants should have strong teaming and communication skills.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- 5 Years experience in I/T Security and Networking
- Specific experience with the following:
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- Software Development and Programming
- Linux systems administration
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- 7 Years experience in I/T Security
- Recognized security certification, such as CISSP
- Specific experience with the following:
- Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
- Vulnerability scanners
- Network intrusion devices
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- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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