Deadline: Ongoing
Abt Associates is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Network Security Analyst in Maryland, United States.
The Senior Network Security Analyst will join an existing IT Security team that has responsibility for designing, implementing and supporting information security solutions for a global think tank.
Abt’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Network Security Analyst will perform the following functions-
- Responsible for baseline configurations and design; defining and ensuring compliance with a patching (and backup) processes; vulnerability scanning of applications and systems; defining security metrics and reporting; embedding security into our system development lifecycle process; and other security related duties.
- Participate in IT-system and application designs by providing security requirements and perspective during the requirements and initial build phases.
- Document and articulate security standards for a wide range of products including network devices, virtual machines, mobile devices, and application development.
- Create, document, and define security processes, policies, and procedures.
- Support the SDLC definition by defining, managing, and supporting security control gates and review points as a member of a change control boards.
- Manage vulnerability scans and the recommendations associated with each scan.
- Assist the information technology and other departments with patching and security related activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 5-7 years of experience in Information Technology with a preference for 3-5 years in Information Security.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience implementing technical security policies and practices.
- Thorough understanding of networking, system administration, architectures and security elements to include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtualization technologies, encryption, and servers.
- Ability to identify, understands, articulate, and manage risks across technical disciplines and business units able to provide prioritization and remediation efforts in a timely and repeatable manner for identified risks.
- Experience running meetings and developing meaningful agenda, minutes, and action plans.
- Familiarity with regulatory and legal requirements (i.e., FISMA, SOX, HIPAA requirements).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision (i.e. self-motivated and willing to stretch to meet important deadlines.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, SANS and other InfoSec related certification a plus.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Abt.
