IT Security Specialist Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

IT Security Specialist#25-14465
Kennesaw, GA
40% Remote
Contract
Starts 5/19/2025
Ends 3/06/2026
Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Kennesaw, GA. This is a 12 + month contract position.

Responsibilities:

Meet with GIS assessors after the scheduled assessments to discuss the security findings that require remediation
Accountable to ensure timely decisions are made by the application teams to either remediate the finding by the due date OR request and extension to the due date
Remove the time wasted between the assessment results and the remediation plan and execution

• today we are often missing due dates with no approved extensions in place
  Organize meetings as applicable, managing timelines, tracking outstanding actions and escalating risks and challenges in a timely manner

Requirements:

Application Security Assessment
Vulnerability Scoring
Monitoring tools and Netcool
Self-Organize
Experience in Secure Development
Understanding of Cybersecurity terminology
Familiar with Secure Web Patterns
Good technical documentation skills
Able to converse in Security, Technology, and Business terms
Maturemunication style; ability to converse routinely with both development focused individuals as well as leadership
Technical eye and application info security background to help “translate ” the findings to the application teams and help them define remediation plans and timelines
Equipped to understand if a finding is valid based on current policy and will also help to negotiate finding severity based on various factors
Proficient in Jira/Agile/Kanban
Desired skills:
Excellentmunication skills

• can tailormunications to the varying levels within the organization
  Project Management
  Pay range: $79.74
• $87.

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Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !
About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)
  For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.

S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.