What we are looking for:
Tripoint Solutions is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join our team.
The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for protecting information systems and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. You will work closely with other IT professionals to design and implement security measures, monitor network activity, and respond to security incidents.
Location: Remote work. The selected candidate must be currently located in, or willing to relocate to, a state supported by Tripoint Solutions corporate offices: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, or VA.
The successful candidate will be accountable to:
- Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Monitor and analyze security systems and network traffic to detect potential threats.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk analyses.
- Respond to and manage security incidents and breaches, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with IT teams to secure systems and applications through configuration management and patching.
- Stay current with emerging security trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.
- Document and report on security incidents, breaches, and compliance metrics.
What you bring:
Experience, Education & Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Must have one of the following certifications CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
- Proven experience as an IT Security Specialist or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53 Release 5, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Experience with security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM).
- Proficiency in network protocols, operating systems, and network security.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with cloud security and multi-cloud environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Knowledge and Experience with Microsoft SharePoint 365 and Power Platform (preferred).
Clearance Requirements:
- Applicants selected will be subject to an U.S. Government Background Investigation.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
What we offer:
About Tripoint Solutions
We are technology innovators, partnered with state-of-the-art providers, such as AWS, ServiceNow, and UiPath, to drive digital transformation in the federal space. TPS teams are bringing automation and data science into areas of the government that are crying out for fresh tech—making positive impacts felt by tens of thousands of users, countless citizens, and all six branches of the military each day. Our Agile teams are responsible for envisioning, launching, and operating the massive data systems and analytics platforms used to manage $14.5B in government procurements and $200B in military real estate assets globally. At TPS, we apply the power of cloud technologies to help the government think smarter and function better—for everyone.
TPS Company Values
- We value and respect each employee's dedicated work and unique contributions; as they directly impact who we are and what we do.
- Your talent and innovative thinking bring leading-edge solutions to our customers.
- Our success is driven by the dedication of our employees.
- Employee-generated solutions have sustained our continued success and customer satisfaction
Benefit Offerings
Tripoint Solutions builds flexibility into health benefit plan choices, covers most of the monthly premiums, and helps employees build a career with impact through our generous professional development program.
We offer all full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with a national provider network
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid Life and Disability insurance including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Accidental
- Paid-time off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Eligibility to receive impact bonuses each quarter
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications
- Monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement
Tripoint Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
