Top 48 Security specialist Jobs in Nashville Tn

IT SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 07172026-79358
Finance and Administration —Nashville, TN
- $5,647 - $7,326 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
10d
Guest Security / Support Specialist 2 - Women's Guest Services
NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION —Nashville, TN
- $14.21 - $17.02 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Security Specialist - Full Time
SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS INC —Franklin, TN
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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3d
Community Safety & Security Professional - 2nd Shift
Discovery Land Company —Nashville, TN
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Security Professional - Lucky Bastard on Broadway
Lucky Bastard —Nashville, TN
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- 21 years or older
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Nashville, TN.*)
Citizant Inc —Nashville, TN
- $41,100 - $44,700 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Security Specialist - Overnight Full Time
SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALIST INC —Nashville, TN
- $22 an hour
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Credentialing Specialist
One Federal Solution —Franklin, TN
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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3d
Security Specialist (Part-Time)
Tennessee Education Lottery —Nashville, TN
- $18.93 - $25.08 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
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13d
Security Service Specialist 1
Convergint Technologies LLC —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
TN- Professional Security Officer
Treston Security —Nashville, TN
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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5d
Security Architecture Specialist
Oracle —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
13d
Security Professional - Full-Time Position
Sunstates Security —Brentwood, TN
- $19 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Security Technology Operations - Security Specialist
Deloitte —Hermitage, TN
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- SQL
Security Guard Professional Site
Allied Universal —Nashville, TN
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- 5 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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12d
Loss Prevention Specialist
SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS INC —Nashville, TN
- $26.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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2d
Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot —Madison, TN
- Mid-level
Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations
Gavin de Becker & Associates —Nashville, TN
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Security Professional - Medical Center - Part Time
Allied Universal —Hermitage, TN
- $20.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
Flex Security Professionals
Sunstates Security —Brentwood, TN
- $19 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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IT SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 07172026-79358

Finance and Administration -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,647 - $7,326 a month
10 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Test scanning software
Data analysis reporting
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Vulnerability scanning implementation
Security risk assessment investigation
Incident management software
Regulatory compliance
Bachelor's degree in business
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software
IT security awareness training implementation
Research
Mid-level
Windows
Incident Escalation
Inspection reporting and documentation
User training (technical support)
Security data analysis
Cloud security
Bachelor's degree
Network scanners
Task prioritization
CompTIA Network+
Compliance documentation
Customer support ticket management
Contingency planning
Document review
SharePoint
ServiceNow
Vulnerability management

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

07/17/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

07/30/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$5,647.00 - $7,326.00

Salary (Annually)

$67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Finance and Administration

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

The Department of Finance and Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is designed as Hybrid.

FTI and CJIS Fingerprints and Name Based Background Check. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT or business discipline and one year of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or information security analysis.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (up to four years).

Necessary Special Qualifications: None

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%

Overview

The IT Security Program Specialist is an entry-to-mid level individual contributor role within the Enterprise Vulnerability Application & Cloud Security (EVACS) team. This position supports recurring security operations across all four of the team's program areas - Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, and Risk Management - with primary focus on vulnerability scanning operations, application security support, phishing awareness campaigns, and GRC platform support.

This role is designed for a candidate who is early in their security career and ready to learn, contribute, and grow. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Coordinators and the EVACS Manager, developing broad foundational knowledge across enterprise security operations while building toward greater responsibilities. Candidates who demonstrate strong performance, curiosity, and professional growth will find a clear path forward on this team.

This is an enterprise-level role supporting all executive state agencies and commissions, as well as supporting some non-executive agencies. The candidate will be embedded within a small, high-performing security team and is expected to take ownership of their assigned responsibilities from an early stage. The team operates with a high degree of independence - routine work is handled without close supervision, and only unexpected or novel situations require escalation.

The Specialist role is a deliberate investment in the team's future. Candidates who are curious, growth-oriented, and willing to put in the work to develop their skills will have a clear path toward greater responsibilities within one to two years.

Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management

Support vulnerability scanning operations across a multi-environment infrastructure including physical and cloud data centers
Handle ad-hoc scan requests received via ticketing, email, or chat-execute scans, communicate results, and document outcomes
Monitor automated weekly scans and flag anomalies or failures for senior staff review
Assist with vulnerability finding interpretation and false positive identification under senior staff guidance
Contribute to vulnerability research look up CVE details, assess applicability to state environments, and summarize findings

Risk Management - Product Reviews

Perform product security reviews including third-party threat intelligence research, vendor data residency policy validation, and customer communication
Handle routine product reviews independently and escalate complex or emergency product reviews appropriately
Maintain accurate product review records per team standards

Phishing Awareness Campaigns

Support phishing campaign setup and execution ' user list configuration, template selection and coordination, notification drafting
Assist with campaign reporting and documentation following campaign completion
Work toward independently managing campaigns end to end

GRC Support

Navigate the state's GRC platform for vulnerability scan result review, exception tracking, and report generation
Assist with data accuracy and record maintenance under senior staff guidance
Support evidence collection and documentation for compliance activities

Application Security Support

Assist with application security assessment support tasks including test account coordination, scanner configuration support, and results documentation
Sit in on agency calls and security consultations, contributing to routine communications as familiarity develops
Review completed assessment reports to build familiarity with assessment methodology and finding language

Preferred Qualification

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to Cybersecurity or Information Technology and one year of experience in risk management or information security
Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ preferred, or actively pursuing Security+ or an equivalent entry-level security certification
Other relevant certifications considered include CompTIA Network+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), or equivalent

Technical Skills

Foundational understanding of security concepts including vulnerability management, network security, application security, and common attack types
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 or equivalent common vulnerability classifications
Basic comfort with Windows and Linux environments
Ability to learn and operate enterprise security tools with training and guidance

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Action Oriented
2. Customer Focus
3. Manages Ambiguity
4. Drives Results
5. Tech Savvy

Knowledges:
1. Information security best practices and standards
2. Risk assessment and management principles
3. Security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
4. Disaster recovery and continuity planning processes
5. IT systems and operating environments

Skills:
1. Problem solving and critical thinking
2. Communication and documentation
3. Training and user engagement
4. Vulnerability analysis and threat detection
5. Time management and prioritization

Abilities:
1. Analyze and interpret complex security data
2. Adapt to evolving threats and technologies
3. Coordinate with stakeholders across agencies
4. Communicate effectively in high-pressure situations
5. Maintain focus and accuracy during emergencies

Tools & Equipment

1. Laptop and mobile computing tools
2. Adobe PDF software
3. Microsoft Office Suite
4. SharePoint and ServiceNow
5. Everbridge and security awareness platforms

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security specialist jobs in nashville tn

IT SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 07172026-79358

Guest Security / Support Specialist 2 - Women's Guest Services

Security Specialist - Full Time

Community Safety & Security Professional - 2nd Shift

Security Professional - Lucky Bastard on Broadway

HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Nashville, TN.*)

Security Specialist - Overnight Full Time

Credentialing Specialist

Security Specialist (Part-Time)

Security Service Specialist 1

TN- Professional Security Officer

Security Architecture Specialist

Security Professional - Full-Time Position

Security Technology Operations - Security Specialist

Security Guard Professional Site

Loss Prevention Specialist

Asset Protection Specialist

Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Security Professional - Medical Center - Part Time

Flex Security Professionals

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