Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Data Security Engineer - Washington DC

OVERVIEW

This position will be responsible for overall design, security,
administration and management of data for financial research
environment in addition to supporting other Data Security environment
systems. Position is responsible for all activities related to
architecture, implementation, management, and support of the systems
and processes and standards to ensure effective solutions for Data
management. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to
participating in other Data and Network Security engineering efforts,
Security Assessments, and special projects as assigned. The successful
candidate will be required to pass background investigations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Minimum five or more years of demonstrated experience in implementing,
administering, and supporting information security systems. Direct
experience managing security permissions for Windows and UNIX based
systems. Extensive understanding and/or experience with system
hardening best practices. Must be able to navigate and manage files
within the UNIX based system command line. Solid understanding of
directory schema (Active directory, LDAP, etc.). Extensive
understanding and/or experience with application security
(authentication, authorization, etc.). Experience with basic scripting
(TCL, Perl, Visual Basic, etc.). Extensive understanding of, and/or
experience with, configuring SSL for web applications and services.
Experience supporting Microsoft and UNIX based applications to
include, but not limited to, installation of software, management of
local rights, users, and file permissions. Solid understanding of
network topologies, protocols, SSL, and DNS. Capable of interpreting
task requirements, selecting appropriate methodologies, and carrying
out complex tasks to completion with minimum supervision. Extensive
understanding of information security best practices.

Our client is a large government organization that uses cutting edge
technology. A drug and background check will be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS

- BS degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3+ years related
work experience
- Knowledge of Federal Government Data Security Standards, security
information management, operational, and technical requirements, NIST
Special Publications, FIPS 199, 800-60, etc.
- CISSP or equivalent industry certification
- U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to obtain and U.S. Public
Trust Suitability and/or Top Secret Clearance
- Microsoft SQL, SharePoint, Windows and Unix OS Platform Security,
AJAX, Java, Ruby, Python, .NET, Erlang
- Superior writing and analytical skills

LOCATION

- Downtown Washington DC

Email your resume to careers@intrudetect.com. Intrudetect, Inc. is an
EEO Employer