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# IT Security Specialist

- **Company:** Mitchell Martin
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $193,440.0 - $203,840.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Computer Network Technologies, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7c648928-bec2-47dd-8129-297531f0c0d9

## About the Role

* 7 years of experience with network protocols and technologies.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills for complex networking issues.
 * Experience with configuration management tools and advanced network tooling.
 * Excellent communication and client interfacing skills.
 * Ability to work flexible hours across different time zones.

## Description

Join our team as an IT Security Specialist in a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX, or Jersey City, NJ. This contract position requires expertise in network security and operational support, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing security protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network technologies and a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and improving network observability., * Support operational aspects of network security products.

 * Collaborate on security-related network components such as firewalls and proxies.
 * Conduct proactive network reviews and disaster recovery testing.
 * Document application flows and maintain up-to-date runbooks.
 * Promote production governance and design standards adherence.