Security Assessment Specialist

Contractor

Atlanta, Georgia

12 May 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Security Assessment Specialist for a Contract job with a client in Atlanta, GA(Remote). You will be responsible for conducting security assessments and implementing secure coding practices using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

    Rate Range: $45/hour to $56/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

     

    Security Assessment Specialist job responsibilities include:

    • Conducting security assessments and risk evaluations.

    • Implementing secure coding practices and application security testing.

    • Utilizing infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.

    • Managing container security and cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes.

    • Maintaining knowledge of secure coding practices and scripting languages like Python and Bash.

    • Holding security certifications such as CISSP or CISA is a plus.

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.

    • Minimum of 3 years in information security, risk assessments, or related fields.

    • Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.

    • Familiarity with regulatory/compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and ISO 27001.

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at shashank.tewari@akkodisgroup.com



    Pay Details: $45.00 to $56.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance