Information Security Analyst

Washington  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Summary
  • ArcSight Administration
  • Responsible for the large scale ArcSight deployment including capacity planning, maintenance, and operations.
SKILLS:
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently
  • Processes and procedure documentation
  • Scripting
  • Strong knowledge of Information Security Products and Techniques (SIEM, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention (IDS/IPS)
  • Strong working knowledge of operating systems (ie: Windows, UNIX, RedHat Linux) and RDBMS Systems such as Oracle, MySQL and MS SQL
  • Strong Network experience and fluency in Enterprise architectures
  • Linux experience
  • 5 plus years' experience with ArcSight Responsibilities
  • Administration of ArcSight SIEM environment
  • Capacity planning
  • ArcSight Architecture
  • Perform day-to-day analysis on ArcSight Servers and associated components to verify stability and optimize performance
  • Deploy ArcSight devices (connectors, Loggers, ESM)
  • Testing, implementation and configuration of patches and upgrades
  • Research, analyze and understand logs source from various devices in the network for acquisition and integration in ArcSight
  • Smart connector management and Flex connector development
  • RMA of failed hardware
  • Troubleshooting and break fix
  • Write scripts and automation to optimize various processes involved
  • Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation when needed
  • Provide support in researching, designing, testing, and implementing new technologies that will enhance the organizations capabilities.
Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of the following technologies a plus:
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems for networks and hosts
  • Security Event Management Systems
  • Vulnerability Assessment Systems
  • Secure transfer protocols such as SSH, SCP and Connect Direct Secure Plus
  • Diagnostic tools such as packet capture/decode and WAN probes
  • IP Networking
  • Windows Systems administration and security tools
  • Experience with remote access, Terminal Servers, etc a plus
  • Experience in the administration of UNIX
  • Solaris, HP/UX, or Linux and Windows operating systems a plus
  • Experience in developing and administering an information security program desirable
  • Working knowledge of and experience in the policy and regulatory environment of information security, especially in higher education is desirable
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
14.03.2016
Project ID:
1090573
Contract type
Freelance
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