Network Security Analyst Position: contract in Redmond
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We are seeking an individual who can contribute to a team whose
responsibility is to monitor enterprise wide servers for any and all types
of security breaches. Use your security, intrusion detection and systems
skills to provide support in the effort to prevent inappropriate activity
for a major client. The right person will learn more about security in
six months then they could have ever imagined. The ideal candidate will
not only have the technical skills listed in the job description, but they
will also need strong analysis, problem solving and communication skills.
If you despise hackers, then this is the position for you.
Responsibilities Include:
* Monitor multiple monitoring systems for signs of malicious and/or
anomalous activity and respond to determine the cause
* Triage incidents, escalate and/or investigate as required and
communicate findings
* Work as part of a team to respond to critical incidents in the network
including within Information Security, LCA, HR, Operations, Dev, etc.
* Be a key contributing member to the overall Network Security group
during security design reviews, risk assessments and creation of policy
* Analyze data collected from sensors on a daily basis, report findings
output/action items/intelligence
* Perform daily sensor device monitoring duties to ensure that all sensors
are active, as well as be able to handle basic analysis of sensors to
troubleshoot or escalate issues to a Senior Analyst * Assist with research
on latest viruses, worms, POC, exploits, etc.
* Support publishing of incidents, alerts, advisories, and bulletins as
required
* Analyze, interpret and present research findings into clear, concise
reports
* Think critically - use logic and analysis to identify the potential
enhancements and flaws in security measures
* 24 X 7 environment and responsibility
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 1 plus years experience
* A strong understanding of intrusion detection technologies (NIDS/HIDS)
* Must have experience conducting analysis at the packet level
* Experience in Windows based systems/environments
* Network architecture, concepts, design, integration and protocols
including TCP/IP
* A good basic understanding of information security principles in an
enterprise
* Excellent oral, written and organizational skills
* Demonstrate leadership, sound judgment, ability to learn quickly,
independently, self-motivate and foster collaborative team approach
* Ability to work under pressure in a highly dynamic and diverse
environment
* CS degree and/or several years of Network Security Engineering and
anomalous behavior/detection experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with SNORT, ISS. Cisco, or Dragon
* Experience with various anti-virus applications; Computer Associates
E-Trust, McAfee, Symantec
* Information security certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, MCSE,
etc.
* Intermediate SQL skill set
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http://www.agilerecruiter.com/agilecan/starthere.php?job=1681
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http://www.agilerecruiter.com/agilecan/jobsview.php?RowId=1681
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