IT Engineer/Analyst

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI), is currently recruiting for an IT Engineer/Analyst in support of a contract with the Department of State at our Beltsville, MD location. Position is full-time, exempt. Start date is immediate upon selection and security clearance processing as required.

SUMMARY

Provide IT Network Security engineering/analysis in a security operations center, performing systems administration and incident response duties in a hands-on capacity, with responsibility for handling security incidents.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Deploying, operating and maintaining the Network Monitoring/IDS Sensor Network.
• Install, maintain and operate SBU and classified network monitoring and intrusion detection and prevention systems to include the sensors and infrastructure equipment (e.g., servers, communications capabilities).
• Perform remote maintenance of IDS/IPS sensors.
Maintain IDS alerts data databases.
Perform system administration and maintenance for security service devices and various standalone servers supporting security operations.
• Perform configuration management for all components of the Network Monitoring/IDS Network including implementing operating system updates, express updates (XPUs) and service releases (SRs); maintain documentation on all configuration changes.
• Supporting technical vulnerability assessments.
Providing incident reporting and response capability.
Offering investigative and computer forensics support.
Providing patch and exploit dissemination.
Providing technical computer security training to both internal and external audiences.
Conducting security product and suite research.
Evaluating, testing, and configuring various security products.
• Carrying out technical certification reviews (including Web sites).
• Installing, configuring, and implementing security hardware and software solutions (firewalls, vulnerability scanners, etc.).
• Offering security help desk support.
• Providing computer security lab services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, or other related analytical, scientific or technical discipline.
• Four (4) years of progressive experience in computer programming and / or information systems development, standards as well as policy development .
• Experience in network or system security evaluation, assessment, implementation or operations and research and analysis of IT system issues and trends.
• Candidates will ideally possess experience working in a security operations center, performing system administration and incident response duties in a hands-on capacity, with responsibility for handling incidents.
• Must have demonstrate knowledge, skills, and experience in a range of the following areas:
• Linux/Unix based operating systems
• Willingness to learn new technologies as they emerge
• Computer hardware, software, operating systems, networks, routing protocols, firewalls, information assurance, IDS, network security, and TCP/IP
• Process Improvement (e.g., ISO 9001/CMMI-based processes)
• IT Systems Management
• ITIL/ITSM processes
• Network Monitoring and Incident Handling Management (best practices, experiences, and methods)
• Must be able to demonstrate familiarity with the technical procedures of Incident Response described in NIST SP 800-61 and will possess experience with such security technologies as:
• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Event Correlation
• Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
• Insider Threat
• Log Analysis
• Anomaly Intrusion Detection
• Data Loss Prevention
• Familiar with the Ethereal/Wireshark software program for Windows or Linux/Unix; Snort software program; Linux/Unix based operating systems; SANS Internet Storm Center; and Internet routing and performance monitoring
• Understand rudimentary concepts of computer forensics and in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP network protocol in depth
• Show a willingness to learn new technologies as they emerge.
• Technical certifications strongly desired (A+, Network +, Security+, MCSE (NT 4.0 or Windows 2000), CCNA or CCNP, SANS GIAC GCIA, SANS GIAC GCIH, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, NSA IAM/IEM or CISA).
• Ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels in a dynamic work environment is required.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information.

Applicants selected for this position may be subject to random drug testing in accordance to Drug/Alcohol-Free Work Place Policy and Government requirements.

ARTI is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action and Drug/Alcohol-Free Work Place Employer


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