The Information Systems Security Tool Analyst applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. May work with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology.
Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers. Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy. Uses encryption technology, penetration, risk management and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies and information technology security research.
Develops security systems for any manual or automated systems environments. Responsible for ensuring the protection of company data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental or intentional loss of data, or unauthorized modification. May prepare security reports.
Clearance Requirement
Must have DoD Top Secret Security Clearance ******
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active current DoD Top Secret clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS suitability prior to starting employment.
Required Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey system risks/assessments/vulnerabilities to all technical levels to include administrative staff, management staff and subject matter expert technical staff
Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security risk analysis on the systems
Experience and/or familiarity with the following network protection devices: firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic flow and packet analysis including
Ability to modify IDS signature Thresholds/Suppressions based on activity
Writing/modifying/applying Security Policies and deploy to specific sensors
Experience with operation and maintenance of Information Assurance Tools to include Tuning, configuration, and maintenance including:
Tuning signatures based on requirements, trend analysis, and threat intel.
Deep dive analysis for triggered events.
Writing searches.
Acts as SME for Windows Platforms (Knowledge of LINUX/Network/Databases would be beneficial)
Desired Skills
Past experience on a SOC/CIRT Watch Team
Perform analysis on large data sets
Conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability scanning to include Adhoc and specialized request scans and assist team members in to reconcile results, and report all findings
Understand and utilization of SPLUNK would be beneficial
Understanding and utilization of HBSS/McAfee ePO to analyze risk assessments within the application and network
Experience with the following:
Firepower
Netwitness
Imperva
Splunk
Metasploit Pro
Nexpose
Nessus
Red seal
Salary: $80000 - $135000 per year
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Computer and Network Security
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