SR. IT SECURITY SPECIALIST Job in Reston, Virginia US

SR. IT SECURITY SPECIALIST

Job Title Senior IT Security Specialist FLSA Status: Exempt Department Information Technology Location Reston, VA Reports To Sr. Manager of Network Services Position Summary: We are seeking an Senior IT Security Specialist with experience developing comprehensive information security architecture s, conducting internal and external Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Studies to protect information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction for all CONUS and OCONUS deployments. General Purpose To develop, direct and implement a comprehensive information security architecture to protect Triple Canopy systems and information. Position Responsibilities · Develop computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests · Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency · Identifies technology for possible implementation into the Triple Canopy environment, enhancing the corporate information security posture · Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures · Serves as a Project Manager for complex security projects to include monitoring, administration, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and intrusion detection. · Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems · Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs · Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated · Prepare weekly information security reports Essential Skills and Experience · 8+ years of experience in Information Security · Experience conducting internal and external VA and Pen Tests · Experience with analysis of log files · Experience conducting audits of Windows/Active Directory and Linux/Web Applications · Experience with VA and Pen etration Testing tools · Experience deploying, configuring and managing IDPS · Experience conducting incident response · Strong customer services skills · Strong time management skills · Strong attention to detail · Experience configuring and troubleshooting workstations running Windows XP/7 Valued but not required Skills and Experience · Security+, CEH, CISSP, CSA, CCSP, CISA certifications · Experience with computer forensics Reporting to this position None Physical Demands and work environment Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to lift 50 lbs as a part of a team of two up to 7 feet in height. Occasional travel OCONUS is required. General Sign-Off Individuals with work authorization based on non-immigrant visa status should advise type of visa when submitting resume. Triple Canopy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Apply