Information Security Specialist

Skills Required The Senior Information Security Specialist I will possess knowledge and experience in common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), their impacts, and remediation techniques;deep understanding of software deployment technologies;operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac;familiarity with vulnerability management tools like OpenVAS, Nessus, Burp Suite;familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid 7 Nexpose/Insight VM;scripting: PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash, Batch;software deployment using SCCM, Group Policy, McAfee EPO, IBM BigFix, Puppet, Chef, Citrix, PDQ, PsExec, Crowstrike;highly knowledgeable on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms;working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint;extensive understanding of software deployment technologies;comprehensive skills in computer and network systems security;solid analytical/problem solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems;and basic knowledge of IT infrastructure components including operating systems, applications, networks, and databases. The Senior Information Security Specialist I will provide technical implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting assistance with the deployment of endpoint security platform(s) and associated applications;troubleshoot customer deployment issues across small to large enterprises;utilize and engineer native and third-party software deployment technologies;install endpoint security software both remotely and physically;develop scripts and processes around software deployment;plan and report software deployment status;work closely and collaborate with customer information technology teams;leveraging security applications to provide support to customers in vulnerability and asset management;and assist customers with the integration of security solutions into existing tools.

Title: Information Security Specialist
Duration: 12- month contract
Location: Norwalk, CA –Hybrid Position
 
Position Description

• The Senior Information Security Specialist I is responsible for the planning, deployment, field, and operational support of the endpoint security platform(s) and related applications.
• This role will have responsibility for all aspects of the deployment from the initial customer engagement, planning, installation, optimization/utility and follow on customer support for the endpoint security platform(s) & applications.
• The Senior Information Security Specialist I will provide technical implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting assistance with the deployment of endpoint security platform(s) and associated applications;troubleshoot customer deployment issues across small to large enterprises;utilize and engineer native and third-party software deployment technologies;install endpoint security software both remotely and physically;develop scripts and processes around software deployment;plan and report software deployment status;work closely and collaborate with customer information technology teams;leveraging security applications to provide support to customers in vulnerability and asset management;and assist customers with the integration of security solutions into existing tools.

 
Skills Required

• The Senior Information Security Specialist I will possess knowledge and experience in common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), their impacts, and remediation techniques;deep understanding of software deployment technologies;operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac;familiarity with vulnerability management tools like OpenVAS, Nessus, Burp Suite;familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid 7 Nexpose/Insight VM;scripting: PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash, Batch;software deployment using SCCM, Group Policy, McAfee EPO, IBM BigFix, Puppet, Chef, Citrix, PDQ, PsExec, Crowstrike;highly knowledgeable on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms;working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint;extensive understanding of software deployment technologies;comprehensive skills in computer and network systems security;solid analytical/problem solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems;and basic knowledge of IT infrastructure components including operating systems, applications, networks, and databases.
• The Senior Information Security Specialist I will also possess knowledge and experience in customer service;decision making;interpersonal skills;written and oral communication;have a high level of motivation and be a self-starter with a result driven acumen;and the ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manne.

 
Experience Required  

• This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing IT deployments or in an end user/customer environment.

 
Additional Experience Required         

• 2+ years of experience in the following: containerized environments;Red Hat OpenShift (on-premises);Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL);Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux );RedHat CoreOS (RHCOS);Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and 140-3;National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 SIEM;SYSLOG and log aggregation tools Linux file sharing: Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet File System (CIFS);and Endpoint Detection and Response Tools - like Carbon Black fapolicyd Checksum-based executable whitelisting Full Disk Encryption (FDE).

 
Education Required    

• This classification requires the possession of (a) a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field and (b) one of the following certifications: a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).