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Graduate Security Engineer


Apex Elite


Location

Reston, VA | United States


Job description


Our client is looking for a Security Engineer who will be part of the Security Operations Centre (SOC) which reports into the Office of the CISO. You will need to have SC Clearance.

The role is responsible for monitoring the security status of the companies systems, performing various security checks, supporting the PCIDSS certification, researching into potential new security products or services and preventing, mitigating and resolving security incidents that may arise within the environment. The jobholder will have significant experience in security operations and will be an expert in various fields such as information security, network security, and mobile security.


Key Deliverables 

Availability : ensuring 24 hour availability of the systems to enable emergency patching and other activities that will optimise the company’s security system.

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Monitoring

Reporting and analytics

Patching

Support for Certifications

PERSON PROFILE

Essential (E) or desirable (D) knowledge, education, experience and skills

Education & Qualifications: Specialised/Technical

Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent, preferably in a Computer Science or relevant subject, or substantial alternative experience.

E

Industry standard technical qualifications, i.e. CCNA or OWSE

D

Experience:

Good experience in patch remediation with the focus on security/vulnerability research and mitigation

E

Working knowledge of WSUS, Microsoft Windows Administration, Windows Server (2008 to present) and Pen testing

E

Strong understanding of network configuration

E

Good knowledge of JIRA

D

Good knowledge of standard security practices PCI DSS and CIS Server Hardening

D

Good knowledge of Unix systems

D

Skills / Aptitude:

Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills

E

Excellent telephone manner

E

Good standard of written and verbal communication

E

Able to work under pressure and outside of the box

E

Highly professional working culture, friendly attitude, drive for success

E


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