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IT Security Specialist

100% Remote (Within US) 10.0 Months
Contract $50.56/hour - $55.56/hour






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Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Ref: BTNYDS12

Position Overview


Remote

Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of DRC data, systems, and networks

Responding to all system and/or network security breaches
Design and maintain enterprise SCCM/MECM patching strategies for Windows endpoints and supported server environments.
Create and manage SCCM device collections, deployment groups, maintenance windows, software update groups, and deployment schedules.
Coordinate vulnerability information from Qualys with SCCM patching data to identify vulnerable systems requiring remediation.
Perform vulnerability-first remediation by identifying affected assets and determining the appropriate patch, configuration change, software upgrade, or compensating control.
Analyze patch compliance, deployment status, failed installations, pending reboots, missing updates, and non-reporting devices.
Manage Software Update Points (SUP), WSUS synchronization, software update groups, deployment packages, and Automatic Deployment Rules (ADRs).
Troubleshoot SCCM client installation, client health, policy retrieval, software update scanning, deployment evaluation, and content download failures.
Develop procedures for emergency patch deployment when critical or actively exploited vulnerabilities require accelerated remediation.
Package and deploy third-party application updates and security fixes where Microsoft updates do not provide remediation.
Create and maintain SCCM operational runbooks, patching procedures, troubleshooting guides, deployment standards, and rollback procedures.
Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities
Evaluating the organization’s security needs and establishing best practices and standards accordingly
Taking appropriate security measures to ensure that DRC’s infrastructure and existing data are kept safe
Perform scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability scans across networks, servers and endpoints.
Work with server, endpoint, security, network, and application teams to resolve cross-platform remediation dependencies.
Tune scans and reduce false positives to improve data accuracy
Develop vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reports
Conducting testing and scans to identify any vulnerabilities in the network and system

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Network Security and threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management - Required - 10 Years
Hands-on experience administering Qualys, remediation documentation and patch management processes - Required - 10 Years
Microsoft SCCM/MECM administration. - Required - 10 Years
Experience with Vulnerability scan reports and remediation tracking, risk assessment and compliance documentation - Highly desired

Notes:
Position is full-time remote.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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IT Security Specialist


Reference Number: BTNYDS12
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