IT Security Specialist Job in Milwaukee, WI:
Please no 3rd party or c2c candidates
Direct Hire
Hybrid onsite position
Salary Range: $80-90,000
This role blends technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to protect critical assets, maintain certifications, and enable business continuity.
Key areas of focus include coordinating disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, proactively identifying cybersecurity deficiencies, and implementing advanced security controls — including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and AI security measures.
Responsibilities of the IT Security Specialist Job in Milwaukee, WI:
Compliance & Audit
- Analyze technical controls to ensure cybersecurity and compliance requirements are met across enterprise systems.
- Track compliance across multiple frameworks (SOX, DFARS, NIST, ISO 27001) and maintain records of requirements and mitigating controls.
- Perform independent ITGC audits and monitor compliance with SOX/ITGC frameworks.
Security Operations
- Oversee development, documentation, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls and frameworks.
- Perform internal risk assessments and vendor risk evaluations.
- Identify cybersecurity deficiencies, investigate root causes, and collaborate on corrective actions.
- Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions to safeguard sensitive information.
- Integrate AI security measures to monitor and mitigate risks associated with AI-driven tools and processes.
- Stay current with emerging threats, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Business Continuity & Projects
- Provide support for Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) planning and testing, working closely with business units to ensure resilience.
- Collaborate on IT projects to ensure risk issues and cybersecurity policies are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain information security guidelines and policies.
- Execute information security initiatives to protect organizational and customer data.
Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity and privacy awareness training programs.
- Perform job duties in full compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations.
Desired Qualifications of the IT Security Specialist Job in Milwaukee, WI:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in IT security and compliance roles.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls and firewall management.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks:, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and CIS standards.
- Experience interpreting certification requirements and implementing controls.
- Knowledge of risk analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and strategies.
- Understanding of AI security principles, including risk mitigation for AI-driven systems.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA
Benefits:
Our client is committed to offering a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. Offerings include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive paid time off schedule