Systems/Security Engineer

We are looking for an IT Security Specialist/Systems Engineer in NJ
Weehawken, NJ.
6 -9 months contract
2 weeks start date

Citizens are encouraged to apply.

This is more of a generalist position we're looking to fill, with proven experience in Security solutions engineering/UNIX/Networking backgrounds.

Requirements:-

7+ years Wintel/UNIX systems product engineering experience
Strong experience designing/architect solutions.
Experience performing vendor product proof-of-concepts and detailed evaluation.
Implement health checks, Scripting, automation tasks for solutions;
- Strong working knowledge of network topologies and protocols, and associated security technologies, Good knowledge of Routers, Firewalls, load balancer and other network devices as well as experience working with Network teams to review Firewalls and request changes.
- Document installation, operations guides and user manuals for various products.
- Design Business Continuity processes and conduct fail-over testing.

Working knowledge of some of the following: DLP, anti-malware, vulnerability management and identification technologies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong Scripting knowledge preferred (ie Python, Perl, Shell). Knowledge of the following products a strong plus:
- McAfee VSE, ePO, Policy Auditor, Vulnerability Manager, FoundStone
- SourceFire NIDS
- Symantec DLP, DLP for mail offerings
- FireEye web, content & email products
- UNIX/Linux packaging + deployment knowledge

All resources should have security solutions engineering knowledge and strong design and architect solutions experience in the area of DLP, anti-malware, vulnerability management and identification technologies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Need profiles for the skills mentioned above, along with additional engineering skills for products like
- McAfee Move
- McAfee ePO
- FireEye

Please send in your updated resume in Word format along with rate expected/hour, contact and availability status.