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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Sr. Security Engineer
Location: Norfolk, Virginia, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 06/22/2005
Position is for a Computer Network Defense Engineer for the US Joint Forces
Command in Norfolk, VA. This position requires a FINAL and ACTIVE TOP SECRET
US Government security clearance at time of job commencement.
The CND Engineer will provide highly technical expertise in the use of
Information Technology (IT) Information Assurance (IA) tools to implement
Computer Network Defense capabilities. Evaluates and recommends courses of
action(s) in regard from computer network vulnerabilities, events, and
incidents. Specific duties include:
· Understanding of the OSI model, with an emphasis on TCP/IP is
essential. Must have experience with packet analysis tools such as tcpdump,
Sniffer Pro, and ethereal with the ability to understand and decode at the
packet level.
· Represent USJFCOM CND in the DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)
Technical Assessment Group (TAG). Research and perform technical and
vulnerability assessments on PPS. Participate in monthly TAG meetings and cast
the USJFCOM vote for the security assessment on each PPS being evaluated.
· Conduct network and packet analysis in support of ever-evolving
firewall and ids policies.
· Ensure protection of USJFCOM networks, systems, and applications by
technical enforcement of DoD and organizational security policies, and
detection, management, and reporting of information assurance events.
· Responsible for development, maintenance, and update of USJFCOM’s
Computer Network Defense Common Operating Picture (CND COP), comprised of
firewall, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability, and other data both
internal and external systems and networks.
· Configure and operate intrusion detection systems, review logs from
firewalls and other boundary protection devices, and assist with security
vulnerability assessments.
· Work closely with network management and CND Cell to employ managed
and unmanaged sensors to develop and maintain a baseline of normal system,
network and application activity, provide trend analysis, and identify
anomalous trends or events.
· Provide training to watch standers on use and interpretation of CND
COP,
intrusion detection systems, firewalls and other boundary protection
devices, and any other products used in creation of CND COP.
· Notify GCCC watch officers of anomalous trends or events, recommend
and
assist with response and notification actions, and help translate these into
customer impact.
· Interface with DISA and other external agencies to enhance shared
understanding of the CND COP and provide 24-hour on-call response in support of
GCCC operations as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Mandatory skills:
This position requires a minimum of 6 years experience in Information Assurance
(IA) functional and data requirement analysis, systems analysis and design, and
documentation preparation. Of the six years general experience, a minimum of
three years specialized is required in the following:
· Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, specifically Ports, Protocols, and
Services.
· Intrusion Detection system analysis and configuration
· The use of common Information Assurance software applications such as
vulnerability scanners, packet analyzers, virus scanners, and port monitors
· Network Information Assurance architecture design and implementation
· Core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, DNS, SMTP, etc.)
· Incident Response Team management
. CISSP
. Must be US citizen
Desirable skills include:
. Experience as a member of Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) or Computer
Emergency Response Team (CERT).
. DoD Information Technology mid-level management experience.
CONTACT
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Candidates submitting resumes for this position may apply directly through our
website, www.prosoft.tv under the position title of Computer Network Defense
Engineer, JF 04.4067.05. Emailed resumes are only accepted in WORD format to
email address: Recruitment_PROSOFT@prosoft.tv.
Lisa McDonnell
Corporate Recruiting & Retention Manager
PROSOFT
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