Job Details: Security Systems Engineer, Senior

Job Title: Security Systems Engineer, Senior
Job ID: 0941
Company: DB Professionals
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: DOE
Date Posted: Apr-22-08

Individual will be responsible to assure that the intrusion detection system (IDS) for Client is operational and functioning as intended to meet FERC Order No. 706 requirements. Individual will also be responsible for providing on-going monitoring and analysis of the IDS, threat management duties, on-going vulnerability management duties, wireless scanning functions and dial-up vulnerability management.



· Configuring and managing a SNORT based IDS environment

· Designing and implementing appropriate alerting mechanisms

· Monitoring and analyzing alerts

· Perform vulnerability assessments using various security tools



Requirements for this position include:

BS / BA College Degree, or equivalent, desired
5+ years of IT experience; 1+ year of practical information security experience
3+ years IDS management
SNORT certified a plus
Practical knowledge of PERL is required
Significant UNIX/LINUX knowledge
Well developed communications skills, decision making methodologies, risk evaluation methodologies and ability to quickly assess a situation based upon limited input.
Effective interpersonal skills, ability to be assertive, influential, persuasive, and can efficiently resolve problems.
Ability to identify, isolate and communicate problems/issues from and to all levels of management.
Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain current status and directions needed.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsible for the daily maintenance, support and monitoring of the intrusion detection system
Create and maintain documentation of the intrusion detection system in accordance to regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned.

Location: [rss] US-OR-Portland
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Kitty Baker
Contact Phone: 503-226-1485
Contact Email: kitty@dbpi.com


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