Snr Information Security Analyst-Websense Cert Job in Frederick 21704, Maryland US

Senior Information Security Analyst - Direct Hire
Frederick MD

Competitive salary based on experience and certification/product specialist level(s). Requires travel to client sites both inside and outside of the DC Metro area.

The Senior Information Security Analyst assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes and advises on system security designs; implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures; and ensures compliance with regulations and industry best practice.

Senior Information Security Analyst:

Websense Solutions:
The Senior Information Security Analyst Websense Solutions provides analysis, design, and implementation support for our client'sWebsense customers. A certified professional (minimum: WWSE, WDSE preferred: TRITON Olympian), the Senior Analyst provides subject matter expertise in performing health checks, implementation/upgrades, and optimization of Websense platforms, and has a proven ability to resolve cross-platform and infrastructural issues relative to the customers Websense instance(s).

In addition, the Senior Analyst must have proven ability to perform data discovery and data classification. The Senior Analyst also works closely with the sales force in developing professional service Scope of Work/Quotations and program/project plans.

Finally, the Senior Analyst has the ability to establish policies and procedures and advise Patriot customers as to the most optimum deployment of the Websense solution addressing operational effectiveness and return on investment.

Overall Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field is required.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in the information security and/or IT risk management field related to network, host, database and/or application security in multiple operating system environments.
A minimum of one industry certification (CISSP, GIAC, CISM, CAP, etc.) is required.
Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively in written or oral format, along with the ability to think analytically and solve problems is required.
Proven ability to interface with senior technical and business management is required.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues.
A working knowledge of the following areas:
Information Security Standards, Regulations, Guidelines, Frameworks and Best Practice (FISMA, NIST, ISO, COBIT, GLBA, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, OWASP, SANS, etc.)
Information security testing and analysis tools;
Information security breach detection and prevention tools;
Perimeter and host security techniques and components;
Secure implementation of hardware and software;
Data networking protocols, standards, and infrastructure components;
Encryption techniques/tools and products;
Internet/Electronic Commerce/Intranet technologies.
Proven technical and consulting experience in supporting the following Information Security services:
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Assessments
Penetration Testing
Threat Modeling
Compliance Reviews
Certification Accreditation / Assessment Authorization
Continuous Monitoring
Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Planning
Security Policy Development
Security Architecture Design
Mobile Security
U.S. Citizen with the ability to Obtain a Security Clearance

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