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# IT Operations Security Specialist

- **Company:** ITOCHU Building Products Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $109,500.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Phishing, Security Support Provider Interface, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Malware, Information Technology, Sumo Logic (Software)
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88fd94ba78777866

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vulnerability Remediation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of information security experience.

 * Experience with SIEM tools, specifically Sumo Logic.
 * Experience with Netskope, Varonis, Mimecast, Azure, or Entra ID.
 * Strong understanding of IAM, phishing, malware, and incident response.
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
 * Excellent communication skills.

What Sets You Apart

 * Experience in hybrid enterprise environments
 * Security certifications such as Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500
 * Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST or CIS

## Description

The IT Operations Security Specialist is a key member of the security and infrastructure team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing security platforms, and helping protect the organization's systems, data, and users. This role focuses on security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security improvements across the enterprise.
The IT Operations Security Specialist works closely with IT Infrastructure, Security Engineering, and managed service partners to ensure a strong security posture across on-prem and cloud environments., * Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and events using the enterprise SIEM platform (Sumo Logic).

 * Perform security incident triage, root cause analysis, and support containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
 * Administer and maintain cloud and security platforms including Microsoft Azure / Entra ID, Netskope, Varonis, and Mimecast.
 * Monitor and analyze data access, permissions, and abnormal user behavior using Varonis.
 * Support cloud security posture management and identity security across Azure and Entra ID.
 * Assist in the administration and monitoring of email security (Mimecast).
 * Monitor and respond to web and cloud security events using Netskope.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure and endpoint teams on vulnerability remediation efforts.
 * Participate in security investigations related to malware, phishing, or policy violations.
 * Develop and maintain security monitoring documentation and procedures.
 * Provide Tier II security support and assist with security-related projects.


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