Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AllStates Consulting Services is seeking a Security Engineer - Information Security Analyst to support a Fortune 500 client. The role focuses on securing systems and networks, detecting and preventing attacks, maintaining security solutions, coordinating with security operations and other departments, and supporting security assessments, compliance, incident response, and risk analysis.
Responsibilities
- Seeking a team player who would be responsible for supporting the security of all systems and networks. This includes detecting and preventing attacks that may originate from either inside or outside the company
- Ensuring employees are kept abreast of current security threats. Train employees on security policies and procedures. Review and suggest new security measures aimed at keeping pace with security threats
- Working with teammates who handle the same technologies and similar responsibilities – formulating the best course of action
- Coordinating with other departments to ensure new technologies and projects being implemented meet our security requirements. Support/maintain existing security solutions/software
- Responsible for communicating with, coordinating and updating the Security Operations team (e.g. daily activities/requirements/responsibilities, etc.)
- Tracking of security project tasks, including but not limited to, security controls development and implementation, security testing and remediation, compliance tracking, and documentation for management and auditing activities
- Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) solution
- Web Security platform
- Email Security solutions
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Firewall policies and changes
- Security information and event management (SIEM) solution
- Endpoint Security solutions
- Incident Response
- Assisting in selecting, implementing, and auditing security controls, contingency plan, configuration management, etc. based on guidance documents such as NIST, ISO, etc
- Performing security assessment and risk analysis including log auditing and vulnerability scanning
Skills
- * BS degree in Computer Science, MIS or Information Technology with a focus on Information Security; or equivalent experience
- * 5 or more years' experience working in an **enterprise-level** (large public company) or federal government NIST-related environment
- * Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- * Team player
- * 2-5 years **security** tools and technology experience **required**
- * Any security related certifications: + CompTIA Security + + CISM + GSEC + CISSP or working towards CISSP (is preferable)
- * Ability to travel (rarely) on an as-needed basis
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Remote work
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