Information Security Assurance Analyst (9+ month contract)

DESCRIPTION:

The Information Assurance Analyst manages antivirus/spyware, and other critical defensive systems protecting the company.

Tasks include performing vulnerability assessments, monitoring and reporting on access logs and enforcing policy.

As a member of the disaster response team, the Information Assurance Analyst also serves as a resource for risk assessment and disaster recovery, among other related tasks as directed by the department head.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensuring end-to-end protection of the network and data resources through the management and monitoring of the company’s defensive systems (IDS/IPS, scanners) and endpoint security systems (enterprise antivirus/spyware,).

- Hands-on and coordination (where appropriate) of remedial measures for security events.

- Co-ordinate technical resources supporting network security incident handling for virus outbreaks, etc.

- Generate regular and ad hoc reports on network security posture: event aggregation, detection statistics, access violations, remedial actions.

- Network vulnerability scanning and reporting.

- Assist Security Architect in development / refinement of IT security governance as deemed necessary.

- Keep abreast of industry security trends and current network threat profiles.

- Coordinate vulnerability management services for the organization.

- Integration of patch management and other automated system remediation systems with vulnerability assessment utilities (again OS-OPs).



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Broad understanding of current network security technologies (in-line and endpoint), security industry trends, etc.

- Knowledge of IT security administration on a variety of platforms and technologies.

- Experience with application security administration and troubleshooting.

- Knowledge and experience in Windows and Linux/Unix administration

- Understanding of network protocols, topologies and traffic analysis.

- CISSP or GIAC certifications

- Experience in the administration of Trend Micro OfficeScan and Control Manager

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Familiarity with global financial sector privacy and security regulations.

- Experience teaching security to groups and train-the-trainer



THIS IS A 9+ MONTH CONTRACT



To Apply:

Please email MS Word resume to courtney@peoplepointsolutions.com and be sure to include requested hourly rate. We offer payment to contractor as W2, 1099 or Corp-to-Corp.



LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY AS IN-PERSON INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED!