IT Security Engineer

South Carolina  ‐ Onsite
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Description

IT Security Engineer

Columbia, SC

1 year+ contract with annual extensions & option to hire

Due to security clearance eligibility requirements, only US citizens can be considered for this role. The clearance can be obtained after an offer of employment is made and is not a prerequisite.

Assess security bulletins and alerts for applicability and impact. Coordinate remediation to include testing and deployment. Validates the configuration and vulnerability compliance of vital technology components such as operating systems and applications, specifically for the Windows platform (Workstation and Server). Participates in audits and audit preparedness.

Required Skills:

  • Related technical experience, including Windows Server and Windows OS
  • IT Security, Risk Assessment, and/or Compliance experience
  • Active Directory, Group Policy Management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Security+ certification

Desired Skills:

  • Citrix, VMware
  • Knowledge of packaging tools such as Wise, Citrix Installation Manager, or SMS/SCCM
  • Prefer someone with audit experience and an understanding of Scripting and software repackaging.

Systems:

  • Windows Workstation and Windows Server, Active Directory, RSA, Citrix

Responsibilities:

  • 15% Develops and implements enterprise information security architectures and solutions. Researches, designs, and advocates new technologies, infrastructure, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements for the enterprise and its customers, business partners, and vendors.
  • 15% Performs capacity and future growth planning of the enterprise security infrastructure to ensure a highly available security environment.
  • 20% Evaluates and recommends procedures and processes for the prevention, detection, containment and correction of information security breaches. Analyzes business impact and exposure based on security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. Advises management and users regarding security procedures.
  • 20% Communicates security risks and solutions to business partners and appropriate IT staff as needed. Provides direct support and guidance for security related issues.
  • 25% Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through enterprise connections to ensure the security of the system(s). Exploits weaknesses detected in systems to assess and prevent potential break-ins. Analyzes business impact and exposure based on security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
  • 5% Monitors security agencies and services in order to keep apprised of current security threats and concerns. Evaluates products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of information security across the organization.
Start date
ASAP
Duration
1 year+ contract with annual extensions & option t
(extension possible)
From
Software Specialists
Published at
15.08.2016
Project ID:
1186027
Contract type
Freelance
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