Job Purpose:
Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization's computer networks and information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with users to discuss computer data access needs, identify security threats, and recommend programming or process changes.
- Use data encryption, firewalls, and other security tools to protect confidential digital information transfers.
- Develop and implement plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; manage emergency data processing needs.
- Review security violations and provide training to prevent future occurrences.
- Monitor and restrict access to sensitive, confidential, or high-security data.
- Modify security files and applications as needed to provide specialized access, support new software installations or integrations, or correct errors.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Improve overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
- Monitor virus protection systems and facilitate necessary updates.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency, or the ability to gain proficiency, with a broad array of security software applications and tools.
- Thorough understanding of computer security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection/authentication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required; MBA in Information Systems preferred.
- At least three years of experience in computer systems, with specialization in computer security highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to work standing or sitting for extended periods.
- Ability to traverse and access all areas of a warehouse environment.
- Ability to work in a distribution center with varying temperatures.
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