Information Security Consultant

Illinois  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Job Description:
  • Information Security Consultant on the Global Technology Risk Management team.
  • This position is responsible for providing SME level security support for key functions and services supporting key initiatives.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide SME level advisory support and liaison with third-party managed security service of centralized ePO platform managing McAfee Endpoint Security (VSE, Solid Core, HIPS.)
  • SME lead for security vulnerability management program
  • Level 3 support for security alerts received from MSSP/SOC
  • Participate in PCI compliance activities and evidence gathering process
  • Perform PCI vulnerability scans using Nessus
  • Manage PCI external vulnerability scans using Trustwave
  • Onboarding of new PCI level 2 locations into PCI management process
  • Various PCI administrative and reporting functions
  • Develop security documentation as required for compliance and risk assessment activities
SKILLS:

Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong information security background including previous experience with McAfee ePO and endpoint security products.
  • The candidate should be well versed in vulnerability management tools and procedures.
  • The candidate must have previous experience with PCI compliance in a merchant environment.
  • The candidate will have a working knowledge of various network protocols, authentication models, and security architectures.
  • Experience in a retail environment is preferred.
  • The candidate must be capable of facilitating technical discussions in a team setting, capturing key technical concepts and diagrams, and providing easy to understand documentation.
  • The candidate must be a highly organized self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction.
  • 5 - 10 years IT Security
  • Bachelor's degree - Business or IT with related experience
  • Security certification: CISSP, GSEC, CEH, or Security +
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Report on Compliance (ROC) process
  • Experience with McAfee ePO administration (VSE, Solid Core, HIPS)
  • SME level knowledge of security scanning products (Nessus, Qualys, Trustwave)
  • Administrator level knowledge - Windows and Linux environments
  • Familiarity with Firewall administration concepts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Visio
  • Experience developing complex Visio diagrams
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst
  • IDS/IPS, NetGen Firewall administration
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to focus on details
  • Technical writing and creating Visio diagrams
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
14.05.2016
Project ID:
1129083
Contract type
Freelance
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