IT Security Specialist

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX, Jersey City, NJ, and Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with infrastructure, network, and operations teams to validate hardware and system readiness
• Define solution specifications including scope, timeline, and technical dependencies
• Guide engineering teams in developing and presenting practical infrastructure designs
• Build frameworks that enable cross-functional input and sustained collaboration
• Evaluate current technologies and propose improvements aligned with enterprise architecture
• Document and track requirements for changes impacting customer experience
• Support project managers with progress tracking, risk identification, and implementation metrics
• Anticipate and resolve technical constraints across project lifecycles
• Serve as a strategic technical advisor, interface with internal stakeholders and external clients to identify needs and translate them into scalable infrastructure and operational solutions
• Operate across network engineering, support, and operations, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and CIO-level initiatives
• Will not work directly with application teams but will influence technology direction through infrastructure design, automation, and cross-functional coordination

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, or Information Technology
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, cloud, and systems engineering, preferably within financial services
• Strong Windows Server and IIS administration skills
• Experience managing and analyzing data on RDBMS platforms
• Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
• Proficiency in planning, designing, and documenting solutions within Agile delivery frameworks
• Working knowledge of application containers (.NET/IIS)
• Demonstrated success in architecting solutions for complex infrastructure challenges
• Proven ability to manage change, defect tracking, and environment coordination across test and production
• Proficient in Terraform, including real-world implementation and adherence to best practices
• Experience in provisioning infrastructure across public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with Terraform
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
• Skilled in DEVOPS and CLOUDOPS practices, including environment orchestration and release coordination
• Experienced in extracting configurations from servers, firewalls, load balancers, middleware (Tomcat, WebSphere), and storage platforms
• Advanced use of Ansible Playbooks and XL Release for deployment automation
• Strong Windows and RHEL system administration background
• Full-stack Java development experience on UNIX and Windows platforms
• Automation expertise using PowerShell and BladeLogic on Windows systems
• Middleware architecture integration across IIS/.NET and Java platforms
• Network and hardware architecture design for enterprise environments
• Proficient with Visual Studio Code, code deployment methodologies, and version-controlled delivery pipelines

Desired skills:

• Self-directed, innovative, and focused on measurable outcomes
• Strong leadership presence with proven project delivery and cross-functional coordination
• Operates as a technical generalist with deep domain expertise and strategic influence

Pay Range: $70.25-$78.25

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 apply!

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.