Senior Information Security Specialist I

Global Service Resources is looking for a contractorin Los Angeles.Job Title: Senior Information Security Specialist ILocation: Downey, CA 90242 (Hybrid)Assignment type: Temporary (12 monthsw/ high chance of extension or hire)Pay rate: $70-$75/hourResponsibilities:

• Lead planning, deployment, and support of endpoint security platforms*
• Manage full lifecycle: engagement? install? optimization? support*
• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot security solutions*
• Deploy software remotely/on-site; create scripts and processes*
• Monitor/report deployment status and resolve enterprise-scale issues*
• Collaborate with IT teams; support vulnerability & asset management*
• Integrate security tools into existing environments

Qualifications:

• Experience with CVEs, remediation, and vulnerability tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)*
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, Mac systems*
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.*
• Deployment tools: SCCM, Group Policy, BigFix, Puppet, etc.*
• Solid security, networking, and IT infrastructure knowledge*
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer support skills*
• Experience: 4+ years in IT deployments/end-user environments*
• Education/Certs: Bachelor’s + CISSP, Security+, or CEH*
• 6+ years cloud network engineering (AWS/Azure)*
• 4+ years high-availability architecture & disaster recovery*
• 4+ years advanced cloud networking (Transit Gateway, etc.)*
• 4+ years Megaport/private cloud connectivity*
• 4+ years traffic engineering & network security

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Design/manage AWS & Azure network infrastructure*
• Build high-availability, multi-region architectures*
• Implement hybrid connectivity (Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute)*
• Use Megaport (VXC provisioning, private connectivity)*
• Optimize traffic routing, ingress/egress, performance*
• Deploy load balancers (AWS ELB, Azure LB/App Gateway)*
• Manage virtual firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco)*
• Configure NSGs, Security Groups, ACLs*
• Implement VPC/VNet peering & multi-cloud designs*
• Advanced BGP configuration and hybrid networking*
• Apply cloud security best practices & compliance*
• Preferred Certifications:  AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer Associate

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HAS A VERY RIGOROUS INTERVIEW/HIRING/ON-BOARDING PROCESS DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS MAY TAKE 2 TO 6 WEEKS ALTOGETHERNote: You will not receive the same benefits as a direct County employee. You will be eligible for Health Insurance at a Discounted Rate and 5 paid Sick Days after 90 days of employment.E-Verify: All employees are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. E-Verify check will be conducted, and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.About Us:Global Service Resources is a national recruiter for IT professionals and Healthcare professionals throughout the continental United States. We specialize in government and private short term, per diem, and long-term contracts. We are located in Burbank, CA and take great pride in offering the best paying contract positions on the market! We make a great team! Let us get you to work!