Description
Security Analyst Endpoint Security ()
Tempe, AZ
2 Month contract to hire
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A minimum or two years of experience in a medium size environment (at least 500 workstations) creating and implementing endpoint security policy for company workstations and servers.
Defines and implements information security strategies and procedures.
Works to define and refine information security and systems management policies and settings.
Monitors and assesses vendor and third party information security reports/lists.
Evaluates new and emerging products, technologies and make recommendations to leadership concerning implementation of new technologies.
Reviews, prioritizes and recommends information security improvements as they relate to the achievement of the customers business goals and objectives.
Executes security controls to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information or jeopardizing E-commerce programs.
Researches attempted efforts to compromise security protocols.
Maintains and publishes security policies for network devices such as Routers and switches.
Administers security policies to control access to systems.
Uses industry best practices to secure end stations.
Acts as a subject matter expert for management and reports regularly to management about the stae of endpoint security.
Uses applicable encryption methods to secure end points.
Provides information to leadership regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information
Occasional travel to other company locations may be required.
Qualifications:
Security generalist with a focus on end station patch management techniques and vendor offerings.
A familiarity with network devices such as Routers switches, VPNs and firewalls.
A Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP and Novell and host based firewalls
An ability to work independently.
Some management experience as a team lead is helpful. Candidate may be required to oversee other security staff.