Excellent Opening : USPS-Technology Consultant V, Secret w/SSBI or Top Secret Clearance|Tier III

[Fatma Ajmerwala]

Position: USPS-Technology Consultant V, Secret w/SSBI or Top Secret Clearance|Tier III

Locations:  Herndon, VA 20171

Duration : 6+ months 

Responsibilities: 

The Security Analyst position in HP's Managed Security Services is responsible for assessing security threats and risks involving client infrastructure. 

The security analyst works within a 24x7x365 team to further support the timely delivery of monitoring services and support across multiple customers.
This includes troubleshooting and resolution of security issues on behalf of clients. The security analyst works among a team of skilled analysts to address complex or difficult problems as needed. 

Monitors client networks for security events and alerts clients to potential (or active) threats, intrusions, and/or compromises.

Responsible for understanding the global threat landscape and tracking changes in this area, as well as understanding the direct or indirect impact to the HP MSS customer base. 

Conducts research on and maps out response to emerging threats, including understanding the level of impact and exposure to our customers, proactively communicating to internal business unit staff and customers on a regular basis updates on emerging threats, and ensuring HP MSS has thorough detection capabilities in place for emerging threats. 

Perform triage of service requests from internal teams, act as a subject matter expert for advanced technology, architecture and threat-related questions from internal staff. 

Example of tools utilized: 

HP ArcSight 

McAfee ePO 

HP TippingPoint 

IBM ISS 

 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience Preferred: 

BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of related work experience desired. 

1-2 years of experience delivering security solutions to an enterprise or with a security services organization. 

 

Prior security analysis experience is desired. 

Desirable certifications include, Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP or similar. 

 

Knowledge and Skills Preferred: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in language to be supported 

Experience in troubleshooting in a technical environment 

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills 

Software and hardware knowledge of computing, storage and peripheral devices 

Proficiency with case management and ticketing systems 

Superior customer service skills 

Phone and remote support experience. knowledge and resolution ability 

Ability to solve and document solutions for usage of other technicians and customers 

Ability to mentor new analysts 

Experience in analyzing security logs generated by Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, Anti-Virus, and/or other security logging sources. 

Experience performing security analysis utilizing SIEM technologies 

Experience performing analysis utilizing IDS consoles 

Strong understanding of networking and associated protocols 

Arc Sight experience is highly desirable 

Strong understanding of general cyber security concepts

IF YOUR CONTRACTOR IS SELECTED, THEY CANNOT START WORK UNTIL A WORK ORDER IS CREATED AND THEIR ORDER IS IN “CONFIRMED” STATUS. 

Best regards, 

 Fatma Ajmerwala | Technical Recruiter  

Ohm Systems, Inc.

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|f.   (215) 675-2767

|e.   fatma...@gmail.com 

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