IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialist

Location:

US-VA-Richmond

Job :  | Type:
Regular Full-Time | Openings: 1 | Category:
Information Technology

New Market Services

New Market Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance‑enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world.

AMPAC, with operations in the U.S., is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries.

IT Security Specialist leverages systems engineering and administration expertise to support and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture. Responsibilities include maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing key cybersecurity tools and platforms, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), malware protection, and Microsoft Sentinel. The specialist ensures effective tool performance, coordinates system integrations, assists in incident response, and contributes to continuous improvement of the company’s global security infrastructure.

• Security Tools Administration and Support
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), and other related platforms.
  • Perform regular updates, patching, tuning, and health checks of security solutions to ensure optimal performance and coverage.
  • Support provisioning, troubleshooting, and system integrations across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Monitoring and Incident Response
  • Monitor and analyze alerts and events from EDR, DLP, and SIEM platforms to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
  • Collaborate with the Security Manager and IT teams to contain, remediate, and document incidents.
  • Participate in tabletop exercises and post‑incident reviews to refine detection and response processes.
• Vulnerability and Threat Management
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and assist with remediation prioritization.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging threats and recommend updates or improvements to existing tools and processes.
  • Work with infrastructure teams to strengthen endpoint, network, and application security.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as a liaison between cybersecurity, IT operations, and business to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to the development of security standards, baselines, and automation scripts for tool maintenance and deployment.
  • Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies to enhance protection and efficiency.

Education & Experience Minimums:

• Significant experience in Information Technology with a strong background in systems engineering or administration and cybersecurity operations.
• Hands‑on experience supporting and managing security tools such as DLP, EDR, malware protection, and SIEM/Sentinel.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• IT vendor certifications or demonstrated technical expertise in cybersecurity and system administration.

Education & Experience Preferred:

• Industry‑recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience in incident management, security tool lifecycle management, and cross‑functional IT collaboration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure security services, and cloud infrastructure protection.

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong technical proficiency in security platforms (EDR, DLP, SIEM, AV) and Windows/Linux system administration.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM technologies for monitoring and analysis.
• Knowledge of Power Shell, Python, or similar scripting languages for automation and process improvement.
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