IT Security Specialist - Detroit, MI - Long Term Contract

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Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled IT Security Specialist –Long Term Contract – Detroit, MI for one of our clients.

Position IT Security Specialist

Location: Detroit, MI - Hybrid

Long Term Contract

Required Skills

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Job Description:
Seeking an experienced and hands-on IS Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and advancement of our Enterprise Information Security Data Security practice. This role will serve as a subject matter expert on data security, capable of partnering across technical and business teams to interpret, influence, and strengthen our data security and privacy posture. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Data Security team to combine technical expertise with strategic vision, demonstrating drive, clarity, and a passion for securing sensitive information and ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of a DSPM Solution.
• Partners with engineering and architecture for deployment, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Classification, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk, and CASB technologies.
• Administer, optimize and manage policy development, rule tuning, and platform configuration across a DSPM tool.
• Monitor DSPM system health, performance, and alerts, escalating issues as necessary.
• Support the creation, modification, and tuning of Data in Motion and Data at Rest policies to align with business and security requirements.
• Deep understanding and hands on experience with core data protection functions: classification, discovery, encryption, masking, anomaly detection.
• Analyze sensitive data flows, identify exposure and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the testing and validation of new Data Security rules and features.
• Proven experience configuring and deploying DSPM/DLP/CASB Threat policies to enhance data security and data privacy efforts and reduce organizational risk.
• Identify security gaps in business processes involving sensitive data and lead remediation planning.
• Document procedures, playbooks, detection logic, and architectural decisions for long-term maintainability.
• Expertise in building scalable data protection infrastructures aligned with strategic program goals.
• Experience defining metrics to measure security program effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Learns and applies standard Security principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Passion for safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Adept at aligning business needs with technical security solutions.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Working knowledge of network and web security.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and security standards.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience:

• 5 years of IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, application development, systems administration and 2 years of experience with IT security required.
• on-depth knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms required.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions.
• A high proficiency level in specific job-related skills is required.
• Information Security certification preferred - Security Certification (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with endpoint security, network security, or cloud security concepts.

• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to DSPM technology.
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Experience with database management systems like Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Deep knowledge in database design, development, and administration.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

About Arthur Grand Technologies:

Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.

At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications, and are excited to join a dynamic team.

Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Richard Tucker

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

www.arthurgrand.com

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)