Title: IT Security Specialist
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – onsite 4 days a week in 77024)
Duration: Direct-Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.
 
Overview:
Supports the organization's cybersecurity program, focusing on protecting corporate and operational technology (OT) assets, sensitive data, and critical infrastructure. Assists with monitoring security controls, conducting risk assessments, supporting incident response, and contributing to governance, compliance, and awareness initiatives.
Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Assist with day-to-day security operations, including alert triage, vulnerability tracking, and policy enforcement.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to security awareness programs, phishing simulations, and employee education efforts.
• Perform basic risk assessments for applications, vendors, devices, and internal systems.
   

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory access provisioning, including user accounts, group membership, shared folders, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure environments and tools.
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes.
• Knowledge of server architecture and roles, communications, security management, electronic messaging services, and remote access services.
• Knowledge of server-based technologies, including Windows Server (all versions), VMware, Exchange Online, Teams, and other server and cloud-based applications.
• Strong understanding of basic security concepts such as authentication, access control, networking fundamentals, malware, encryption, risk, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

 
Minimum Education and Certification:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent hands-on training/experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CC, Google Cybersecurity Certificate).

 
Minimum Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in the following:
• Microsoft Active Directory and/or Entra ID user provisioning and access control.
• Service management and ticketing tracking systems.
• Exposure to SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, phishing platforms, or identity management.
• Coursework or experience related to OT security, industrial control systems (ICS), or critical infrastructure (bonus for energy/oil & gas interest).
• Internship or lab experience in cybersecurity or IT support.
• Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Current on industry security trends and emerging technologies.
• IT Security principles.

 
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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