Description
Link Technologies is currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a great contract opportunity in Las Vegas, NV.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for day-to-day information security operations and assigned projects. Major functions include information security monitoring and risk management, PCI DSS self-assessment, Internet defense, vulnerability assessment and remediation, Information Technology operations oversight and security metrics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
- Applies a deep understanding of the information security, cyber security, and operational characteristics of a variety of computer platforms, networks, software applications, and operating systems.
- Provides technical direction and guidance to Information Technology and the business to align with regulatory and security requirements
- Integrates comprehensive metrics into the security posture of the organization, identifies areas of weakness and vulnerability and recommends changes to meet security standards
- Applies working knowledge and application of relevant competency models in work activities
- Work includes the following
- Secure OS, workstations, data management, web technology, and protocols
- Secure wireless networking and mobile computing
- Attack sensing and warning
- Intrusion detection and event investigation and response
- Host and network security auditing
- Computer and network forensics
- Cyber Situation and awareness
- Penetration testing and exploit analysis
- Insider threat analysis
- Cryptography theory and protocols
- Cryptographic hardware, software and application
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Five or more years of experience in an information security role, where the majority of duties included the engineering, threat and vulnerability management, and oversight of information security systems.
- Experience in a security role with strong working knowledge and understanding of information security. frameworks, incident management, operations and application security best practices.
- Experience managing prevention, detection and verification security programs.
- Microsoft environment experience.
- Project Management experience for mid-sized projects.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Nevada, Michigan, and Mississippi Gaming Licenses required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong problem solving, logical thought processes and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
- Ability to coordinate and implement ad-hoc assignments.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms.
- Professional presence to communicate the business impact a risk exposes to executives, technical staff, auditors and end users.
- Exceptional technical skills
- Versed on network-borne attack vectors and feasible mitigating controls.
- Subject Matter Expert on secure network configurations.
- Web application and database security sensors.
- Web 2.0 Firewalls.
- IPS/IDS sensors.
- Web content URL-filtering applications.
- Reviewing OS and Application security patch requirements.
- Enterprise Encryption programs.
- Securing and monitoring messaging systems (Email, IM, SMS and MMS).
- eCommerce systems.
- ecure file transfer solutions.
- Large wireless environments.
- Anti-Virus, Malware, and Spyware management and remediation.
- Remote access solutions.
- Forensic and Investigative tools.
- Server, Network and Firewall management programs.
- Data at Rest, In Motion, and Loss Prevention programs.
- PCI, SOX, MICS requirements.
- Network Access Controls.
- Security Incident Response programs.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to walk, stoop, and or kneel.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position performs the majority of duties and responsibilities in a climate controlled office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Regular scheduled hours - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Must be flexible, if needed, for occasional work outside of normal business hours.
To apply, please send your Resume in MS Word format and reference Job ID #5450.