IT Security Specialist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Apr 07, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX and Pennington, NJ. This is a 12 + month contract position. Responsibilities: Responsible for diagnosing and resolving production issues, managing AD-related infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations Proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation of administrative tasks to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime Provide expert-level support for Active Directory authentication services, ensuring high availability and security of AD environments across multiple domains and forests Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues across domain and cross-forest environments Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and defect identification for production issues, coordinating fixes and managing code deployments Maintain the health of AD-related infrastructure and services, including replication, domain controllers, and security policies Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and troubleshoot policy conflicts, permissions issues, and security configurations Monitor and respond to AD security incidents, escalating when necessary and working to mitigate risks proactively Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, VBScript, or other scripting technologies to improve operational efficiency Perform installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of Active Directory and related systems Work collaboratively with global IT teams, including application support teams, network engineers, and security teams, to ensure AD services are optimized and aligned with business needs Support Active Directory operations in DMZ environments, ensuring secure authentication across firewalled networks Implement and follow ITIL best practices, ensuring change management and incident response align with industry standards Document AD infrastructure, policies, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures to support knowledge sharing and operational efficiency Manage and oversee onshore and offshore contractors, delegating tasks to improve team efficiency Infrastructure Monitoring including Alert and Capacity Day-to-day incident support/triage Change Management Request Fulfillment Patching and upgrades Problem management Requirements: 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Active Directory authentication services in large-scale enterprise environments Expertise in multi-domain and multi-forest AD environments, including cross-domain authentication and trust relationships Proficiency in AD troubleshooting tools such as DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, and DFRSdiag Strong understanding of Group Policy Object (GPO) management, including troubleshooting GPO-related issues Experience working with Windows Server 2012, 2016, and later versions Hands-on experience with PowerShell and/or VB scripting to automate administrative tasks and resolve complex issues Experience with AD Domain Name System (ADDNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Distributed File System (DFS) Knowledge of enterprise storage, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware) Strong understanding of security best practices, including Kerberos authentication, NTLM, AD Federation Services (ADFS), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) Experience working with SQL databases in relation to AD-integrated applications Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management Desired skills: Experience supporting HP/Dell server platforms in an enterprise environment Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) experience Experience using Splunk for log analysis and security event monitoring Familiarity with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Experience working in hybrid AD environments with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and cloud-based authentication services 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.