Information Security Specialist

Washington, DC

Job Description

We have partnered with a firm in Washington, DC that is looking to hire an Information Security Specialist. In this role you will help oversee the security of the IT infrastructure, including the protection of information systems and data from unauthorized access, ensuring that all systems are functional and secure. 

You will be identifying and solving security problems and developing/implementing information security standards and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developing and implementing information security standards and procedures, including incident response plans

Vulnerability scanning (Nessus) and remediation

Identifying and solving security problems

Recommending and implementing security improvements

Protecting LAN/WAN and cloud-based systems from unauthorized access

Firewall, switch and VPN administration/security management (Cisco)

Packet capture/analysis, Netflow analysis, and network access control product management

OS and application patch management (Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, or Java)

Multi-factor authentication management

Responding to IDS/IPS and other security alerts in a timely manner

Assisting the team with tech support and help desk requests as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Prefer a bachelor's degree and must have 2 years' experience in the field of information security administration *experience can be substituted for degree

Microsoft Windows Operating System (client and server)

Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls

Nessus vulnerability scanning

LAN/WAN experience, Packet capture and analysis, and network security

Patch management/deployment (Microsoft SCCM/MECM)

IT support/tracking and monitoring support issues to ensure a timely and satisfactory resolution to problems

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE:

Strong communication skills and able to work without direction in a team environment

Strong soft skills with a human-centric approach to change management

Please send/Email resumes:

Samantha.Walsh@compassptc.com