Full-Time

Security – Associate Vice President

Security Architecture

Prosum

Prosum

51-200 employees

Managed IT services and staffing solutions

No salary listed

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
LDAP
Vulnerability Analysis
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 3+ years professional experience administration of server operating systems: Windows and Unix/Linux
  • 1-2 years professional experience with Cisco networks
  • 5+ years professional experience in dedicated information security role
  • 3+ years professional experience in performing information security architecture/consulting
  • Strong experience with active directory and Windows engineering
  • Possess strong knowledge of system, database and network security
  • Professional certification mandatory within 1 year; CISSP, CISA, CSSLP certifications a plus
  • Experience with central logging tools, methodologies and best practices
  • Past experience in tools such as Nexpose, Bit9, CarbonBlack, Palo Alto, FireAMP, Access Data, Cylance, CyberArk, etc.
  • Past experience in monitoring centralized log collection and SIEM (IBM QRadar a plus)
  • Experience with standards frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English
  • Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills and demonstrated creative problem solving abilities
  • Strong organizational, operational, presentation, and process capabilities
  • Strong work ethic and motivation. Ability to deal with fast-paced and stressful situations
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across divisions and physical locations
  • Familiarity with computer system hardware and software installation and troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of security principles, tools and processes
  • This is a hands on role 50% architecture and 50% security administration, must be willing to perform hands on work
  • Experience working with internal and external auditors
  • BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, design, select and implement new security tools and technologies, along with operational processes. This includes preparing project plans and budgets
  • Provide security consulting and design services to the business and greater IT team
  • Optimize our existing security tools and processes
  • Serve as a project leader for technical security projects
  • Author system and operational documentation
  • System management and administration of information security systems and tools
  • Identification and development of critical alerts and signals for monitoring
  • Consult with production operations, network engineering and corporate IT on technical security issues
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments and pan tests on our software, architecture and vendors
  • Design and oversee the execution of internal security testing methodologies and execution
  • Perform security investigations, and serve as an escalation point for technical security issues
  • Supervise and mentor the security engineering team
  • Other duties as assigned

Prosum provides managed IT services and IT staffing solutions for mid-sized businesses in Los Angeles, Denver, and Phoenix, focusing on IT consulting, support, project consulting, and Microsoft-focused solutions. Clients sign service agreements for ongoing IT management and support, while Prosum sources and places staff to augment or co-manage the client's internal IT team, including co-managed IT options. It differentiates itself through highly personalized service that aligns solutions with each client’s unique goals and Microsoft environment. The goal is to help clients focus on their core business by ensuring a reliable, efficient IT backbone that supports growth and stability.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$110K

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Post-2020 Netrix acquisition sharpens Prosum's focus on core IT staffing.
  • Prosum leverages 25+ years experience for exceptional staffing results.
  • Denver, Phoenix, LA tech hiring trends boost Prosum's recruitment demand.

What critics are saying

  • Netrix 2020 acquisition strips Microsoft revenue and partnerships permanently.
  • Regional MSP consolidation erodes Prosum's mid-market clients within 24 months.
  • AI automation displaces IT staffing demand in 12-24 months.

What makes Prosum unique

  • Prosum emphasizes human touch in technical recruiting across LA, Denver, Phoenix.
  • Prosum specializes in SLED government IT staffing in LA, Phoenix, Denver.
  • Prosum recruits for high-demand skills like AI, .NET, Angular in 2026.

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