Information Security Specialist :: Hybrid :: W2 Profiles

Job Role: Information Security Specialist

Location: Norwalk, CA - Hybrid

Candidate should clear the following background checks for at least the past 7 years:

• Employment History – Verification of past employment records.
• Educational Background – Validation of academic credentials.
• Criminal/Felony – Check for any criminal records.
• SSN – Social Security Number (SSN) verification.

Skills Required:

·       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.    

Additional Experience Required:

·       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)

·       Endpoint Detection and Response Tools - like Carbon Black fapolicyd Checksum-based executable listing Full Disk Encryption (FDE).   

Education Required:

·       Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field

·       Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).