Job Description :
IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a IT Security Engineer to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Client is looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer with server administrator skills and a dedicated security background. This critical support role will be responsible for supporting the review, research and implementation of the remediation measures indicated for endpoints (servers, workstations, printers, etc that are discovered from the vulnerability reporting tools. The successful candidate must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities and to:
Collaborate and effectively communicate with business and technical staff to assist them in protecting the agency information assets
Have the ability to completely document a task, particularly where it requires the diligence to train staff and protect the agency assets
Set and work within deadlines to complete assignments, exercise resourcefulness and prioritize tasks to meet multiple demands
Follow set objectives and goals to measure performance
Effectively work independently and interact with others in a team environment
Assist in the delivery of projects on-time and within budgetary constraints
Be detail oriented and thorough
Be able to develop and follow procedures, analyze problems and assist in the designing of effective plans for process improvement
Ability to identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans
Support, and evaluate security-focused tools, services and reports (e.g. Nexpose, Nessus, Solarwinds, etc
Interpret security policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of the information security principles and concepts
Technical knowledge surrounding the use of Virtual Machines, their implementation, administration and baseline security settings (e.g. VmWARE)
Technical knowledge of Windows Servers (2003 and above)

QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years hands on knowledge and skills for administration of Windows Server 2008 and above experience, including administration and baseline security settings
Demonstrated hands on assistance/coordination with implementation and/or configuration of networking architecture and problem analysis
Proven experience implementing security controls frameworks (e.g. meeting NIST requirements, PCI, etc
Hands on experience with one or more of these tools: Proofpoint, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, Nexpose, Nessus and Solarwinds is a huge plus
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or equivalent
IT security related professional certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, HISPP, CEH, or equivalent)

Additional Information :
- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to joseph dot shelton at along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.

Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
             

Similar Jobs you may be interested in ..