Security Specialist

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®.  At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.    The Security Specialist is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to day-to-day security alerts, incidents, and issues. This includes alert management, log searches, issue investigation, and effective coordination and collaboration with Business and IT Teams.   Responsibilities:

• Respond to and investigate day-to-day security alerts generated by the company’s automated security tools or reports from end users. Forwards escalations to Security Analysts for further investigation.
• Assist in the documentation and enhancement of the security issue response process. This includes providing feedback to management to improve our security response.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security from four-year college or university preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Entry level Security Certification such as Security + preferred
• Basic knowledge of networking/web, phishing/cyberattacks, and incident response Security + certification and other security related certifications are preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, analysis and organizing skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong time and ticket management skills
• May occasionally work evenings or weekends as this position is part of an on-call rotation.
• Must be able to lift:
  • 50 pounds to waist height
  • 50 pounds to shoulder height
  • 20 pounds above the head 

  Build your career with us: At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.   CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at  http://employeeprivacy.amh.com/   #LI-PH1 #DICE_PHO  #DICE