Job Description :
EndPoint Security Engineer
Herndon, VA
Client = IBM
One year minimum contract with intention to convert to FTE as long as things go well
Need to have excellent communication and F2F skills.
Bachelor''s Degree preferred
Endpoint Security Engineer Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer
global Corporate Information Security team is looking for an engineer with a great mix of IT skills and information security knowledge to join our team. The Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer is responsible for the successful implementation, hardening, and operation of production and test systems supporting security solutions during the proof of concept and early production phases. They will work within a fast-paced, Agile program environment collaborating with cybersecurity architects and technology teams across IBM CIO and business units to implement next generation security solutions. Prior experience working with security/audit/compliance teams is desirable. Successful candidates will be creative problem solvers with great attention to detail.
This role will:
- Analyze requirements by evaluating business needs and technical requirements and develops them into a finished working deliverable
- Research information security trends, standards and practices to identify needs for enhancing security solutions
- Participate in projects to pilot /proof-of-concept / test new security solutions in limited deployment to evaluate and recommend for large-scale deployment
- Identify security considerations for design and deployment of new applications & solutions across the corporate enterprise
- Accept ownership of tasks, is able to independently drive to completion and seek guidance of more senior team members as needed
- Participate actively in knowledge sharing activities like communities of practice, forums, conferences and/or other knowledge exchanges to improve security architect/engineering practices
- Have knowledge of security requirements related to regulations/standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOX, FFIEC, HIPAA, privacy laws, etc]
- Have experience using Agile / DevOps within project or development teams
Required Skills
- At least 2 years hands-on experience administering systems (e.g. Linux, Unix, Windows) and configuring Windows Services (e.g. Active Directory, LDAP, etc)
- At least 2 years hands-on experience with common, enterprise grade IT and Security technologies from major vendors (IBM, Cisco, Juniper, Symantec, BlueCoat, Palo Alto, FireEye, HP, Microsoft, etc
- At least one year experience deploying and managing endpoint security technologies such as IBM BigFix, Symantec Enterprise Protection, CarbonBlack, Crowdstrike, or similar
- Knowledge of data security concepts and technologies (e.g. Data Loss Prevention, Database Access Monitoring with Guardium, data rights management, data classification)
- Experience using Agile / DevOps methodologies and tools within project or development teams
The following certifications are desired: SANS GIAC, Networking (CCNA), Operating Systems (e.g. Red Hat, Microsoft MCSA), CISSP, SANS GIAC ( e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GPEN), DoDD 8140