Information Security Specialist

• 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.

• 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 manner.

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

• 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 listing
• Full Disk Encryption (FDE).

• 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).

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