Information Security Engineer Professional (J Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US

Information Security Engineer Professional (J

Job Description Job Title: Information Security Engineer Professional (Junior) US CERTS Requisition ID: 1100OXA Job Category: Information Security Engineer 5 Primary Location: USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Regular Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: 2011-Dec-19 Description 89. Junior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst. S04 Under general technical supervision, performs operational information assurance activities in a computing, network, or enclave environment. In accordance with the provisions of DoD Directive 8570.01-M, monitors multi-level security networks to identify potential security violations, incidents, attacks, and malicious behavior. As appropriate, takes appropriate action to report incident to higher authority as required by regulation, policy, or law and implement required IA security measures to assist in the mitigation of incident impact. Conducts analyses and documents intrusion detection incidents and data. Performs routine IA administrative tasks IAW applicableinstructions and pre-established guidelines. Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance, test and monitors network activities. Assists with the installing, day to day technical supporting, testing, and troubleshooting of IA systems in accordance with established policy, procedures, test plans and guidance. Essential Job Functions Performs basic vulnerability scans using vendor utility tools. Monitors security audit and intrusion detection system logs for system and network anomalies. Investigates and/or escalates security violations, attempts to gain unauthorized access, virus infections that may affect the network or other event affecting security. Documents and reports event(s). Assists in providing engineering analysis, design and support for firewalls, routers, networks and operating systems. Assists in performing product evaluations and recommends products/services for network security. Validates and tests basic security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies. Develops, tests and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools. Assists in the review and recommends the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration change(s) that affects security. Assists in providing oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures at server sites. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance Security equivalent or higher 8570 certification preferred Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred Four or more years of experience in network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic mail and access-lists Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques Experience working with relevant operating system security (Windows, Solaris, Linux, etc.) Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies Experience working with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, Computer security Act, etc.) Experience working with NIST Special Publications and C A process methodology Possess security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, etc) preferred Ability to obtain maintain top secret security clearance Other Qualifications Good communication skills Good analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments Ability to administer the operations of a security infrastructure Ability to balance and prioritize work Remote Work Authorized: No Relocation Assistence: Not Available Clearance Level: Top Secret