IT Security Specialist – Contractor – 100% Onsite
Our client is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers” mission-critical needs. Having been in business for over 125 years they have become a leading innovator in the industry. Currently they are looking to add an IT Security Specialist their team.
Responsible for monitoring security controls for information systems. Monitors networks against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. Enforces and communicates established security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications. Configures and maintains all network security configurations. Performs tests on company’s firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Exhibits an understanding of commonly used security controls and best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES/Must Haves:
1. Prior Security Operations Center experience is the 1st priority
2. Proven analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to follow standard processes for Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Malware Analysis.
3. Prior experience with analyzing information technology security events to discern events that qualify as a legitimate security incident as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, and following escalation procedures for incident response.
4. Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, Linux syslog and audit, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent, SIEM alerts).
5. Previous hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and/or log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting (preferably within Splunk).
6. Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefs.
7. Excellent attention to detail in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows.
8. Ability to work onsite, 40 hours per week (occasional night and weekend work required). Off-hours on-call support required 1 week per month.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience with one of the following certifications (A+, Network +, Security +, Linux +).
· Prior SOC experience
NICE TO HAVE:
· Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures and operationally relevant applications and scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.
· Familiarity with tools such as Splunk, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk User Behavior Analytics, Tenable.sc, Cisco Firepower, McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee e-Policy Orchestrator, and Active Directory
8-5PM (they must be able to be part of the rotating on-call schedule for one week per month). Ability to work onsite, 40 hours per week (occasional night and weekend work required). Off-hours on-call support required 1 week per month.
***This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Our client will require proof of status prior to employment.***
We thank all candidates for their application, however only those that qualify will be contacted.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: From $35.00 per hour
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Work Location: One location
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