Information Security Operations Specialist...

Robert Half
Enfield, United States of America
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Enfield, United States of America

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Data Classification
Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead the investigation and coordination of security incidents, ensuring timely containment, analysis, and resolution of potential threats.

  • Develop, refine, and maintain incident response procedures while guiding response exercises to improve organizational preparedness.

  • Administer and support insider risk and data protection capabilities, including monitoring policies, classifications, and sensitivity controls.

  • Produce meaningful security metrics and operational reports that help stakeholders track trends, risks, and program effectiveness.

  • Work closely with legal and human resources partners on insider risk matters that require careful handling and documented escalation.

  • Align daily security operations with applicable regulatory and compliance expectations to support governance and audit readiness.

Requirements

  • Evaluate security events and file-related risks to identify patterns, recommend improvements, and strengthen protective controls. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in security operations, cyber incident response, or a comparable information security setting.

  • Hands-on background with Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and data classification or sensitivity labeling tools.

  • Experience creating incident response playbooks and facilitating tabletop exercises for operational readiness.

  • Ability to prepare security metrics, reporting packages, and program-level status updates for stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with partnering across legal and HR functions on insider risk investigations or related case management.

  • Working knowledge of common compliance and governance frameworks relevant to cybersecurity and data protection.

  • Industry certifications such as Security+, incident handling, security operations, or ethical hacking credentials are valued. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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