Job description

Description Senior knowledge with broad experience; responsible for protecting the client’s global assets and interests which include systems, software, networks, computational elements and data through deep knowledge of network and communication channels. Responsible for bringing industry best methods and practices concerning perimeter defenses around organizational assets and to also bring knowledge of perimeter security around extracting unauthorized withdrawals of corporate information or data. Deep network engineering skills and an understanding of the protocols throughout the OSI seven layer stack are required of this position. Required Skills • 6+ years’ experience in Security Incident response and investigation. • 6+ years’ experience in analyzing security logs generated by Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, network flow systems, Anti-Virus, and/or other security products • Ability to identify, recognize, respond and troubleshoot security issues in a timely manner, including experience performing malware analysis • Experience tracking source and destination IPs used during suspected malicious communication activities • Experience performing security analysis utilizing SIEM technologies. • Experience performing analysis utilizing IDS consoles • Experience monitoring daily security reports and develops new reports as needed by security, management, and auditors. • Excellent troubleshooting skills, self-motivated, results-driven and well organized. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management. Preferred Skills • Certified in one of the following: • – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • – Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) • – Certified Security Analyst (CSA) • – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • BS degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Software Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS DURATION: 6+ Months Contract INTERVIEW: Phone then F2F or Skype

Requirements

Must-haves

6+ years’ experience in Security Incident response and investigation.
6+ years’ experience in analyzing security logs generated by Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, network flow systems, Anti-Virus, and/or other security products
Ability to identify, recognize, respond and troubleshoot security issues in a timely manner, including experience performing malware analysis
Experience tracking source and destination IPs used during suspected malicious communication activities
Experience performing security analysis utilizing SIEM technologies.
Experience performing analysis utilizing IDS consoles
Experience monitoring daily security reports and develops new reports as needed by security, management, and auditors.
Excellent troubleshooting skills, self-motivated, results-driven and well organized.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
BS degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Software Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline
DURATION: 6+ Months Contract
INTERVIEW: Phone then F2F or Skype

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