Security Specialist 8-11

Job overview

The Security Specialist 8-11 role is remote, with the client located in Raleigh, NC, and pay of $60 to $80 per hour. The posting describes a 12-month position with the option of extension; work is remote, with onsite work possible at the manager’s discretion. The specialist identifies security and privacy gaps, assesses systems and networks for vulnerabilities, documents findings, and helps develop mitigation strategies and policy updates. The work supports organizational compliance and risk management across system and project lifecycles.

What you'll do

• Identify gaps through risk management and assist with mitigation strategies
• update privacy and security policies based on assessment findings
• assess systems, networks, and components using vulnerability scanning and risk assessment methods
• document actionable assessment results
• review projects and systems throughout their lifecycles
• advise on compliance requirements and mitigation strategies
• conduct assessments using NIST 800-53 Rev. 4, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and IRS Publication 1075
• use tools such as Nessus and Nmap.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security specialist 8-11

focused hr solutions

remote

raleigh nc client

$60–$80/hr

risk management

privacy and security

vulnerability scanning

nist 800-53

iso 27001

hipaa

nessus and nmap

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

12-month position with an option for extension; remote work since 2020, with onsite work at the manager’s discretion.

About the employer

Focused HR Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.