Information Security Specialist

Position Summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Role and Responsibilities

We are in search for Information Security professional that will focus on Security Assurance , Cyber Security Risk, Security Monitoring

• Establish IT policies regarding operational procedures and ensure compliance.

• Work with outside vendors, upper management, and leadership of other departments to ensure smooth processes.

• Establish strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.

• Plan and schedule project guidelines and goals while ensuring timelines are met.

• Monitor their organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate and remediate, including retraining, if violations occur

• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information

• Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches

• Coordinate/conduct penetration testing to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities within their systems before exploited

• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends

• Analyze IT requirements and advise on IT security requirements

• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization

• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff

• Liaise with Legal, Privacy & Compliance, and other departments

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in information security (4-7 years relevant experience – at least IT)

• Proficient with MAC and OS; Windows environment is primary

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experienced with penetration testing and techniques

• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities

• Understand patch management

• Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IDPS concepts

• Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 12 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.  In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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