Information Technology Security Specialist at Houston Rockets -- Toyota Center

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Network Support, End-User Support, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewalls, MFA, Identity Access, Security Policies, SIEM, EDR, M365, Azure AD, LAN/WAN, VLANs, Troubleshooting

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Information Technology Security Specialist General Description: We are seeking a highly motivated IT Security Specialist to protect and support our organization’s technology environment. This role is responsible for maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture while also providing network and end-user support to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment supporting business operations, live events, and critical systems where uptime, security, and responsiveness are essential. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Cybersecurity (Primary) * Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and incidents * Administer security tools (endpoint protection, firewalls, MFA, identity access) * Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts * Support incident response, investigations, and documentation * Maintain security policies, standards, and compliance requirements * Manage user access and enforce security best practices * Deliver security awareness and training initiatives Network & Infrastructure (Secondary) * Support network operations including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems * Assist with VLANs, segmentation, and secure network design * Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues * Support infrastructure upgrades and maintain documentation End-User Support (Secondary) * Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated issues * Support laptops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications * Assist with onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning * Participate in game-day/event support and on-call rotation * On-site role with occasional evenings, weekends, and event support * Participation in on-call rotation for critical incidents * Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment * Excellent communication and customer service skills * High attention to detail and commitment to security best practices MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 3–5+ years of experience in IT security, networking, or systems support * Experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewalls) and Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD) * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, VLANs, wireless) * Relevant certifications preferred (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CCNA) PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: * The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle, or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others. * The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format. * The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs. * The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves monitoring and responding to security threats, administering security tools like firewalls and endpoint protection, and conducting vulnerability scans. Secondary duties include supporting network operations, infrastructure upgrades, and providing Tier 2/3 technical support for end-users.