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GlobalXperts

Security Engineer

reston, VA

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About this opportunity

GlobalXperts lists this Security Engineer opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.

Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.

Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.

Analyzes security requirements for computer systems which may include servers, workstations, and personal computers.

Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.

Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure.

Understand current commercial computer product vendors and how they the design and evaluation state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products.

Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers.

Experience in networking protocols and INFOSEC security practices. IDS/firewall monitoring and analysis.

Qualifications

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform analytical work using IT security technology such as SIEM Products (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, etc}

Asses existing network topology and identify key system flaws

Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)

Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market

Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.

Exposure to at least one major industry SIEM solution (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, Envision, Splunk, etc)

Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.

Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems

Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

“Security +” certification desired (CISSP preferred)

Strong background and experience in networking (TCP/IP) protocols, computer/network security, and system administration.

Experience in Unix and Linux system administration desired

Background in INFOSEC operations, vulnerability assessment, and security-scanning tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Unix skills is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Worksite address

reston, VA, 22090, US

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