Senior Security Engineer

Our client in New York is looking for a Senior Security Engineer for a 2 to 6 month contract based in Manhattan. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be educated to bachelor degree level. 5+ years IS experience

Job description:

a) Design,integration/implementation, documentation and maintenance of information security specific Solutions (such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), E-mail filtering, and Next Generation Firewall systems) in adherence with the organisation information security policies, other applicable rules and regulations, and industry best practices.
b) Document and review existing technical security policies/rule sets (ie Firewall and various security gateway rule sets); identify deficiencies, provide recommendations and implement improvements.
c) Monitor information systems' assets for indication of potential security incidents by using a variety of tools and analysing various data; identification, analysis and interpretation of security event information including security intelligence information and alerts.
d) Formulate tactical security policies and supporting operating procedures.
e) Assist implementing actions to address identified information security deficiencies on variety of IT systems.
f) Perform ISO 27001 compliance activities.
g) Perform on-site incident response, forensics activities and malware analysis.
h) Development of security specific scripts.
i) Perform network and systems' hardening tasks.
j) Provide expert application security guidance and Assistance to in-house Development groups"
k) Experience using ISMS (Information security management system)
l) Solid PM experience

If you think you might be suitable for this role, and fancy spending a few months working in New York, please don't hesitate to apply.