Sucessful candidates will support cybersecurity related projects for a large client near Hanover, Md.
The successful candidates will be members of a team to perform Network Security Monitoring using Intrusion Detection devices and network monitoring tools. The successful candidates will monitor network traffic and report incidents, analyze network traffic against known signatures, and report incidents and execute appropriate countermeasures.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- BS in Information Systems Management, Computer Science or related discipline
Security certification (GCIA, CISSP, etc.) - Experience with multiple operating systems
- Demonstrated competence in TCP/IP and other network protocols
- Understanding of VA, IDS, virus scanning, root-kit and Trojan methods, as well as in-depth knowledge of hacking techniques and counter attack methodologies
- Must have a good knowledge of principles and techniques applied in securing operating systems and LANs/WANs, with proficiency specifically in UNIX, Windows and Cisco IOS
- Must have some experience in shell scripting and the use of regular expressions for parsing through data for pertinent information
- Experience with various types of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and policy regarding IDS architecture and signature development
Qualifications for this position include 5 to 8 years directly related experience, excellent communications skills, a current TS/SCI Security Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Level I or II DOD Cybersecurity Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) Certification.
Assevero Security Consulting, LLC offers a competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary, eight weeks of paid time off, up to 3 days of paid time off for volunteer work in your community, disability insurance, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide several quality-of-life enhancement benefits such as, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, and military leave.
