Information Technology Security Specialist

About Ascendion :Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.Ascendion | Engineering to elevate lifeWe have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:Build the coolest tech for worlds leading brands.Solve complex problems - and learn new skills.Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients.Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience.Experience a community of change makers!Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.About the Role:Position: Security TechnologistLocation: Hybrid (Redmond, WA)Summary:The team in charge of security for studio, focus corporate security, incidence response, compliance, identity access management, vulnerability management. This role will be responsible for acting as Tier 2 to analyze security alerts and issues performing triage to confirm triage to confirm security incidents in various security tools.Top Hard Skills Required + Years of ExperienceMinimum 5 years with Office proficiency Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel, Sharepoint, OneNote, Words.Minimum 3 years experience with Defender suite.Minimum 2-3 years experience with Azure.Minimum 1 year experience with Intune.Job Description: Responsibilities5+ years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Cyber Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, or other security focused roleKnowledge of operating system mitigations & understanding security challenges in Windows and other Operating SystemsProficient understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.Proficiency in cloud security tools and services like Defender for Endpoint and EntraID Security Center.Experience in vulnerability management processes and tools such as Rapid7 InsightVM, Tenable Nessus, Defender Products including MDE, Qualys, Etc.Experience with endpoint protection processes and tools such as McAfee, Symantec, Defender Products including MDE, etc.Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies such as FAIR, OCTAVE, NIST RMFAdvanced knowledge of tools and Office productsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, problem solver with strong initiative.ResponsibilitiesAct as Tier 2 to analyze security alerts and issues performing triage to confirm triage to confirm security incidents in various security tools.Investigate security incidents and determine root cause, impact, and next steps to mitigation.Work with various teams on security initiatives and ensure successful completion of work to remediate findings.Review and analyze vulnerability detections, collaborate with stakeholders to remediate issues, and ensure the successful closure of findings.Conduct software security reviews and provide recommendations on usageUpdate and maintain security processes and documentation ensuring completeness and accuracy.Provide support in completing projects and tasks aimed at addressing gaps or improving security tools.Fulfill Identity and Access Management requests and assist with related IAM projects as needed.Manage and triage security ticket queueMaintain current knowledge of tools and best practices in cyber securityParticipate in a 24/7 on call rotation when required.Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off]Want to change the world? Let us know.Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Lets talk!