Network Security Specialist

Located a short distance from Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metros, the Association of American Medical Colleges (www.aamc.org) is a highly-regarded 132-year old nonprofit organization representing all accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 68 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and medical academic and professional societies.

We are expanding, and currently seek the following new addition to our expanding IT Team:

Network Security Specialist

 

Reporting to the Director, and working in conjunction with system administrators, network engineers, and support desk staff, the Network Security Specialist is responsible for security event monitoring, vulnerability analysis, and assisting with incident response.

 This professional will: Monitor infrastructure security including events, logs, and reports from intrusion prevention/detection systems (IPS/IDS), firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices, Linux and Windows servers, Windows desktops, Oracle and MS SQL databases, anti-virus, and other monitored systems Interpret security event activity; identify security vulnerabilities; initiate incident response when applicable Manage configuration of AAMC security information and event management system (SIM/SEMS) and IPS/IDS Conduct IT infrastructure vulnerability assessments and compliance audits, and specify remediation plans

 

Qualifications

 

ü                   2-4 years of prior information technology experience with a concentration of that experience in a security

related capacity, including sys admin or network engineering

ü                   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related discipline required

ü                   Professional security certifications a plus

ü                   Hands-on experience with Nessus or other network vulnerability scanner

ü                   Familiar with risk analysis/network vulnerability assessment methodologies and countermeasures

ü                   Internet protocol knowledge required, including TCP/IP and basic packet analysis

ü                   Knowledge of SIM/SEMS. Hands-on experience with RSA enVision a plus

ü                   Knowledge of IPS/IDS. Hands-on experience with Cisco IDS/IPS sensors a plus

ü                   Knowledge of hosting platforms a plus including IIS/Windows, Apache/Tomcat/Linux, and WebSphere

 

AAMC Total Rewards

 

-real work-life balance

 

-proven career growth/advancement in a large and progressive IT business; ongoing career training

 

-a superior benefits package that includes:

 

*three medical insurance choices, a dental plan, life insurance, and a vision plan;

*a generous time off from work program;

*tuition reimbursement;

*subsidized Metro commuting benefits;

*lucrative retirement savings plan (10% AAMC match with 2% contribution after 12 months employment)

*flex spending accounts; credit union membership; and much more!

 

AAMC fosters an environment where continuous employee development is encouraged and diversity is welcomed and respected. 

 

Application Process

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your resume in MS Word to recruitment@aamc.org Please mention the job title and job #1499 in the subject of your e-mail. Thank you!

 

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an earnest equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.