Information Security Specialist

INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER AUSTIN, TX 12 MONTH CONTRACT

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Currently we re seeking an Information Security Specialist with a focus on networks. Applicants must have experience with increasing responsibility in Information Technology, Information Security and Compliance that includes a combination of technical and project responsibilities. The Security Specialist will work within a network security assurance team to identify and review deficiencies in network rules, architecture, and application flows while providing solutions to found issues as necessary. This is an oversight role of all Firewalls, tools, and network data sources to provide accurate and detailed threat landscape in internal and external networks. Ability to take the initiative in both a team environment and as an individual is a must.

JOB SCOPE

- Design, develop or recommend security solutions and processes to protect proprietary/confidential data and systems through validation and enforcement of proper network controls.
- Assist with compliance objectives; provide guidance and direction for the logical protection of information systems assets to other functional units.
- Prepare reports regarding effectiveness of information security adherence and make recommendations for the adoption of new policies and procedures for client services.
- Provide technical global support of network security with input into requirements and good observation skills to identify gaps for correction.
- Coordinate with other departments and teams to evolve Global Information Security alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Support automation and enhancements around existing GIS tools and processes ensuring innovation and advancement in the area of Security Oversight.
- Responsible for maintaining a secure network posture through review of Firewall rule validation tools, network policies, and as appropriate, enhanced processes for department, division and corporate-wide information security controls, procedures and requirements.
- Conduct new requested rule reviews and reviews of all existing deployed Firewall rules.
- Validate placement of IDS/IPS and other non-Firewall network controls as needed.
- Perform small and large environment top down reviews of potential access violations and network device configuration issues affecting security posture.
- Conduct manual reviews of output of Firewall and other network type rules from automated tools.
- Support Technical Security Requirements and Guidelines of new emerging technologies to be used as foundation documents in Security Risk Assessments and Ethical Hacks.
- Assist Chief Security Specialist in evaluating capability of new security products that might assist the Network Security Assurance team in optimizing their respective processes.
- Plan and direct significant projects, product, service or function typically requiring the utilization or management of resources within functional area and coordination or resources outside of the function.
- Identify areas where additional rules can help offset potential security issues.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of findings and proposed remediation and mitigations.
- Provide technical support to Business Leader/Chief Specialist in identifying and streamlining new/existing processes and tools in the area of Network Security Assurance.
- May be involved in design phases (security architecture input to the security architecture team) of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Math or a related field or 3 years of additional experience to the requirement below
- 8+ years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility in Information Technology, Information Security and Compliance that includes a combination of technical and project responsibilities
- Requires comprehensive knowledge and mastery in assigned areas applying skills and competencies in challenging and complex situations
- Complete mastery of at least one network technology domain and solid working knowledge of at least common Firewall rule types and formats
- Good interpersonal, facilitation, and demonstrated technical skills
- Ability to operate at an advanced level of written and spoken communication; write and speak effectively with impact
- Experience in project planning/reporting and management concepts, methodologies, tools, standards and procedures
- Experience working on large scale cloud based services (including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Experience with enterprise level networks
- Experience working with large scale Cisco or Checkpoint based networks in a role of a Systems Engineer
- Good understanding of Ethernet, switched LAN and WAN environment and detailed understanding of layer 3 and layer 4 specifications, including IP, TCP, TCP/IP routing protocols and management of ACLs; IPv6 major plus
- Knowledge of logical/physical access control methods, connections alternatives using private, public and wireless solutions, IDS/IPS proper placement and review, and basic Scripting/automation required
- Working knowledge/experience of at least one of the following products: AlgoSec's Firewall Analyzer, RedSeal's Network Advisor and Vulnerability Advisor, Secure Passage's FireMon, Skybox's View Assure and View Secure and/or Tufin's SecureTrack
- Working knowledge of common ports and protocols
- Ability to research and respond to incorrect assumptions, as well as identify them
- Purchasing recommendations must be approved by a supervisor
- All public speaking engagements/active participation must be approved by supervisor, legal counsel and corporate communications
- Position is subject to same controls of employees - laptop hard drive encryption, virus scanning, analysis of outbound communications, periodic background checks
- Required to operate within guidelines provided within current HR and Finance policies and procedures and Corporate Key Controls
- Periodic functional and process related audits of individual activities
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as Firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes
- Ability to act as a high level subject matter expert in the company
- Exposure to and understanding of the business and its integration with technology domains
- May have professional certifications or affiliations
- Assignments require time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work at an intermediate level when executing and improving work processes to ensure achievement of business goals
- Startup environment background preferred
- Experience working in multiple disciplines also preferred
- Must sit in Austin

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