Information Security Leader – McLean, VA
Essential Job Functions
- Position requires Full Scope Polygraph
- Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack. Makes recommendations for preventive measures as necessary.
- Assesses assigned system to determine system security status. Designs and recommends security policies and procedures to implement; ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
- Designs training materials for computer security education and awareness programs.
- Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
- Defines and reviews security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards.
- Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; prepares reports on intrusions as necessary and provides analysis summary to management.
- Responds to more complex queries and request for computer security information and reports from both internal and external customers.
- Provides technical consultation on highly complex tasks; may assist and/or provide limited direction to lower level technical personnel.
- Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate. Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
- CISSP certification preferred
- Seven or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems, or data security experience
- Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware
- Experience working with computer programming
- Experience working with operating systems
- Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Experience working with security architecture
Other Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills for resolving security issues
- Good organization skills to balance work and lead projects
- Basic leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
- Strong communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
- Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components
- Ability to work with relational databases
- Ability to work in a team environment
February 26, 2008
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