IT Operations Security Specialist

ITOCHU Building Products Holdings, Inc.•Dallas, TX

3d•$109,500 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ITOCHU Building Products (IBP) Holdings is seeking an experienced IT Operations Security Specialist to build a strong and versatile IT security team. While we value specialized experience, we are looking for individuals who are open to cross-training and contributing across multiple areas of IT security. The IT Operations Security Specialist is a key member of the security and infrastructure team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing security platforms, and helping protect the organization’s systems, data, and users. This role focuses on security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security improvements across the enterprise. The IT Operations Security Specialist works closely with IT Infrastructure, Security Engineering, and managed service partners to ensure a strong security posture across on-prem and cloud environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of information security experience.
Experience with SIEM tools, specifically Sumo Logic.
Experience with Netskope, Varonis, Mimecast, Azure, or Entra ID.
Strong understanding of IAM, phishing, malware, and incident response.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hybrid enterprise environments
Security certifications such as Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST or CIS

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and events using the enterprise SIEM platform (Sumo Logic).
Perform security incident triage, root cause analysis, and support containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
Administer and maintain cloud and security platforms including Microsoft Azure / Entra ID, Netskope, Varonis, and Mimecast.
Monitor and analyze data access, permissions, and abnormal user behavior using Varonis.
Support cloud security posture management and identity security across Azure and Entra ID.
Assist in the administration and monitoring of email security (Mimecast).
Monitor and respond to web and cloud security events using Netskope.
Collaborate with infrastructure and endpoint teams on vulnerability remediation efforts.
Participate in security investigations related to malware, phishing, or policy violations.
Develop and maintain security monitoring documentation and procedures.
Provide Tier II security support and assist with security-related projects.