Information Security Specialist

NISC is an information technology organization that develops, implements and supports software and hardware solutions for our Members. We deliver advanced solutions, services and support to over 960 independent broadband companies, electric cooperatives and other public power entities. NISC is an industry leader, providing information technology solutions including financials, service, operations and marketing as well as many other supporting platforms and business services. With facilities in Mandan, North Dakota, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Blacksburg, Virginia, NISC and its subsidiary employ nearly 1,400 professionals between the four locations and remotely throughout the United States. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld's Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our Team.

Summary:

This position will assist in executing information security operations at NISC, including but not limited to responding to and triaging alerts from a variety of information security platforms at NISC, such as alerts from NISC's security operations center provider or NISC's endpoint detection and response platforms. This position will also assist in vulnerability management, incident response, maintaining information security policies and procedures, and supporting and educating NISC employees on matters related to information security. This position will include a special focus on internally auditing NISC information systems against information security policies and procedures, as well as a special focus on NISC's annual PCI DSS and SOC I Type II assessments.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in an information security-related field or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications/Certifications Preferred:

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification, PCI DSS

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate. Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.

Disclaimer:

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.