Global IT Security Specialist

Overview:
The Global IT Security Specialist will be responsible for the remediation of threats and vulnerabilities in the company’s IT systems and preparing for potential threats that could disrupt the company’s operations. You will advise management on policies and procedures related to the IT industry. You will be involved with tracking issues, coordinating training, updating documentation, and assist the other IT teams in coordination of new features and vulnerability patching. As Global IT Security Specialist you will be a primary point of contact for Incident Detection and Response and will facilitate the remediation of security incidents on all endpoints.

**We Are Kemin**

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and têxtile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

**Responsibilities**:
As Global IT Security Specialist 1 you will have a variety of technical responsibilities such as:

- Develop, operate, and maintain security systems
- Act as point of contact for managed security detection and response service
- Basic Troubleshooting and resolution of security infrastructure software and hardware
- Perform regular System Monitoring for irregular behaviors and presents findings to Management
- Act as a technical resource for IT projects related to information security systems
- Execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
- Resolve assigned issues within security and coordinating with teams on solutions
- Create documentation, including diagrams, for the IT Support Teams
- Identify and evaluates new technologies to enhance and support the company’s security
- Ensure system security best practices and Kemin IT policies are followed and in place
- Assist with periodic audits of global information security to ensure compliance to policies and standards
- Assist IT management in guiding the organization’s information security technology in the global infrastructure systems

Qualifications:
**What we expect of you**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by experience
- Experience working in information security systems
- Knowledge of security systems and secure network architectures
- You are a customer oriented, team player with strong communication skills
- Ability to train users at different skill levels
- Experience with help desk ticketing software, incident troubleshooting and escalation

**What’s in it for you**:

- ** A competitive financial package
- **in addition to your salary, we offer a bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
- ** Robust health and wellness support
- **We offer a global wellness platform and free fresh fruit in break areas
- to name a few.
- ** Continued learning opportunities
- **Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
- ** The chance to give back to our world
- **Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.

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