Security Engineer - Direct Placement

Company Description

Join a Leader in IT Security

Our Client has been the trusted source for comprehensive IT security solutions and purpose-built appliance and global logistics services for over 20 years. For more details on this full time/permanent placement opportunity, reach out to contactus@2HireTalent.com

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides Tier II and III engineering support on primarily on Cisco and  Juniper firewalls, as well as experience with McAfee products including the following security products:
  • Firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
  • VPNs
  • Anti-Virus
• Perform analysis and drive problems to resolution with minimal supervision
• Create and update technical documents regarding best practices for solution management.
• Participate in the incident response working with clients to build definitions in response to new threats.
• Remote support that includes administration troubleshooting and engineering of solutions in the support of the client.
• Provide leadership and training for less experienced personnel.
• Assist users resolve issues on the system level as it relates to anti-virus, anti-spam, and other security problems.
• Manage and maintain patch management system and updates service packs as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of IT security experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge/experience in configuring network security in the following areas:
  • Cisco firewalls
  • Juniper firewalls
  • VPNs
  • Intrusion Detection
  • McAfee Virus Scan
  • LAN/WAN technologies
• Knowledge/experience with SSL and IPSec VPNs.
• Knowledge/experience with IDS/IDP systems
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to define, document and support systems, policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and within groups. Must be self motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrate a high level of motivation, confidence, integrity and responsibility.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and problem solving skills and be able to interact well with peers and internal customers.

Licensure and/or Certifications:              

• CISSP certification preferred
• Vendor specific certification preferred

Additional Information

• Ability to complete a WMATA background investigation
• May be required to work additional hours at month end/quarter end to support business objectives
• Limited availability to take leave during peak business cycles  to support business objectives

Submittal Instructions:

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a work environment that values individual contribution and teamwork, submit a resume as well as current compensation. Please send that information, along with your current resume in Word format to: contactus@2HireTalent.com