Job Description :
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Position:Linux Security Analyst -Advanced
Duration: 12 months
Location: Columbia, SC
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist school districts in configuring their DNS systems to utilize state provided DNS Malware protection system and how to troubleshoot.
Shutdown, recover and decommission security sensors comprised of open-source CENTOS Linux platforms
Work with Division of Information Security to decommission all K12 security monitoring infrastructure in the State Security Operations Center and the removal of the K12 SIEM (Security Information Event Management System
Work with school district technology staff to ensure proper operation of DNS Malware protection service.
Provide technical support to school district technical staff with regard to DNS Malware operations in a large variety of network configurations.
Complete hardware sanitization of systems and all property transfer to State Surplus or the State SOC infrastructure inventory.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Understanding of DNS and DNS Malware protection methodologies
Expert level ability to administer Linux and open-source systems
Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals on diverse platforms (e.g. Unix, Linux, Windows, Mac/OS, Cisco, Juniper, etc
Knowledge of network protocols and ability to perform TCP/IP packet analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to drive a state owned motor vehicle to any state location if on site installation or assistance is needed.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Cyber awareness and understanding.
Knowledge of information security topics related to computers, networks, and software
Experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and Intrusion Detection
Systems (IDS) configuration, tuning, and operation.
Understanding of information security event correlation.
Security project management experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of experience in Linux system administration.
Skills Experience
Malware (4-6 Years)
Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems development / configuration(Preferred 2-4 Years)
Linux(4-6 Years)
Protocols(4-6 Years)
Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, NTP, DNS, MLLP, NDM(4-6 Years)
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) ( Preferred 4-6 Years)