IT Security Specialist

As an IT Security Specialist, you will support a wide range of cybersecurity functions for a large-scale public sector organization, helping to protect agency systems and applications, ensure secure software practices, and strengthen the overall security posture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating risk, managing vulnerabilities, supporting security operations, and reporting on security metrics to leadership., * Conduct and support enterprise risk assessments across applications, infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud systems; recommend and track mitigation strategies

• Perform regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Rapid7; analyze findings and prioritize remediation based on risk impact
• Coordinate patching and remediation with IT and infrastructure teams, validate fixes, and perform re-scans as needed
• Support endpoint vulnerability analysis leveraging tools such as CrowdStrike and related EDR platforms
• Monitor network and system activity for suspicious behavior and unauthorized access; investigate alerts and incidents and perform root cause analysis
• Support log monitoring and integration efforts within SIEM environments and assist with detection tuning
• Advise on security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, antivirus, encryption, and access controls; support endpoint hardening and baseline validation
• Support cyber compliance and governance, including POAM tracking, remediation validation, security documentation, and audit support
• Maintain risk registers and dashboards; develop reporting and visualizations to track vulnerability trends and closure rates
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on risk assessments, vulnerability metrics, incident trends, compliance status, and remediation progress
• Mentor junior security staff and promote security awareness and best practices across the organization

Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, * Working knowledge of Rapid7 or similar vulnerability management platforms

• Working knowledge of CrowdStrike or similar EDR tools
• Knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, routing, protocols) and security protocols and encryption standards
• Familiarity with security frameworks and core information security domains
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and remediation tracking
• Understanding of cloud security principles and hybrid environments
• Experience supporting security operations, monitoring, and incident investigation (SIEM experience a plus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Ability to mentor and guide team members and collaborate across infrastructure, application, and cloud teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

New York, NY 10038 Hybrid work $30 - $40 an hour - Contract, * Hourly rate (competitive, commensurate with experience)

OZ Solutions Group is a technology services company providing IT support and solutions to government and public sector clients across New York City. We are currently seeking one (1) IT Security Specialist to join our team on a client engagement in Lower Manhattan.