Technology Security Specialist

Title: Technology Security Specialist


Salary: Salary based on experience


Location: Houston


Employee Type: Contract to Hire


**No third parties**


Job Reference Code: 207


 


Local candidates ONLY on this position.  Out of town candidates will not be considered.


 


Extreme Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Technology Security Specialist who is responsible for performing multiple security risk and vulnerability assessments, as well as project management of compliance and security related projects.  Coordination of reviews of the network intrusion detection system and other security related systems.


 


Primary Responsibilities


 


·  Report to the Litton Security Program Manager


·  Assess risk, evaluate security, identify vulnerabilities and corrective actions, and review for compliance with security policies and practices.


·  Assist in monitoring and maintaining network and/or host intrusion detection systems, and participate as needed in security event response processes.


·  Review firewall, VPN and other security changes.


·  Participate in the selection and implementation of technologies and security solutions.


·  Coordinate security reviews, penetration testing, and Software scans as necessary.


·  Project Manager of Security/Compliance related projects


·  Coordination of essential documentation


 


Required General Skills


 


·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical/non-technical communication, documentation and presentations.


·  Ability to assess risk and provide innovative solutions balancing security and business requirements.


·  Strong planning, organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects without direct supervision.


·  Ability to work independently, to follow a work plan, meets project milestones, and interacts with various levels of management.


·  Energetic team player with strong initiative, team orientation, and excellent problem solving skills.


 


General Qualifications


 


Degree Preference


Bachelors or greater degree preferred or equivalent work experience, emphasis in Information Systems/Computer Science.


 


Certification Requirement


Security and Network related certifications a plus (ex., CISSP, etc.).


 


For immediate consideration please email your resume in WORD format to Cheryl Krey at ckrey@extreme-technologies.com .