Mindlance

Sr. IT Security Engineer


Pay71.00 / hour
LocationTrenton/New Jersey
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 24-32609
      100% Remote

      Job Description
      Essential Job Functions

      Six or more years of experience in network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments
      Leads cybersecurity investigations within the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
      Document and present investigation findings.
      Work with internal and external partners, including law enforcement, to conduct investigations,
      Follow applicable local, Federal, and State guidance, regulations, and laws in conducting investigations.
      Develops technical and programmatic assessments, evaluates engineering and integration initiatives and provides technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines. Implements, enforces and communicates security policies and/or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications.
      Performs product evaluations, recommends and implements products/services for network security. Validates and tests security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies.
      Analyzes outputs and logs from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools.
      Reviews and recommends the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration change(s) that affects security.
      Provides enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures at server sites.
      Maintains data and communicates to management the impact on business/customer caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information.

      Basic Qualifications
      Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
      Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field preferred
      Six or more years of experience in network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments
      Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic mail and access-lists

      Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques
      Experience working with relevant operating system security (Windows, Solaris, Linux, etc.)
      Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies
      Experience working with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, Computer security Act, HIPAA, etc.)
      Experience working with NIST Special Publications and C & A process methodology
      Possess security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, etc).


      Other Qualifications
      Good communication skills
      Good analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues
      Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments
      Ability to administer the operations of a security infrastructure
      Ability to balance and prioritize work
      Work Environment
      Office environment
      May require shift work
      May require weekend work
  • About the company

      Mindlance is one of the largest diversity-owned staffing firms in the US . As a recruitment centric talent acquisition company, Mindlance provides Technology, Engineering, Digital / Creative / Marketing, Clinical Research, Scientific, Finance, Professional and Payroll Management staffing services to Global 1000 companies across the US, Canada and India.