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Principle IT Security Specialist

Falls Church, VA
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Principle IT Security Specialist

Remote Role

Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract to Hire Only

Pay: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. D.O.E.  with limited benefits

 

This is a 6 month contract to hire position  

 

Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract to Hire Only

 

***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US

CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED***

  

Geologics is seeking a Principle IT Security Specialist to support security-related infrastructure and applications. Architect, develop and engineer enterprise security tools (COTS and open source) Learn new technologies to adapt to the threat landscape.

 

REQUIRED

  • Required 14+ Years of experience with HS, 10+ Years with AA, 8+ Years with BS, or 6+ Years with MS 
  • Experience working with enterprise tools 
  • Experience working with opensource tools 
  • Experience working with network architecture 
  • Cybersecurity engineering work 
  • Initiative and strong work ethic 
  • Works well in a team environment 
  • Strong troubleshooting skills 
  • Strong Linux command line experience 
  • Strong scripting skills in common languages like bash, perl, python, yaml 
  • Networking protocols including, but not limited to SSL, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, ARP, BGP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, ICMP 
  • Must have strong enterprise tools experience


SKILLS PREFERRED

  • Experience with Gigamon Packet Brokers * Experience with Imperva Web Application Firewalls 
  • Experience with Cisco Firepower IPS 
  • Experience with Corelight 
  • Experience with RSA NetWitness 
  • Experience with opensource tools like Snort, Zeek, Netsniff-NG, syslog-NG, MySQL 
  • Previous work with enterprise tools 
  • Experience with Linux operating systems 
  • Any scripting experience 
  • Splunk experience, creating dashborads, alerting, queries


Engineering duties and responsibilities: 

  • Architecture and design of new enterprise tools as well as upgrade/replace existing infrastructure. 
  • Work fluidly in a Linux or other shell command line environment. 
  • Provide security application support with both commercial and opensource products. 
  • Develop automated scripts. 
  • Develop documentation as required (such as DFARS, Compliance, installation, Visio network and cabling diagrams, configuration guides, user tutorials, user and system requirements specification documentation, use cases, traceability matrices). 
  • Research, prototype and implement new security related technologies. 
  • Working hand-in-hand with 24/7 GSOC to support their needs. 
  • Work well with-in a team environment and receive direction from senior engineers. Expectations: Initiative, self-Starter, strong work ethic, has the ability to learn, strong troubleshooting skills, works well in a team environment or alone and loves Cybersecurity. 
  • Works only under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. 
  • Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. 
  • Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Keywords: Linux, UNIX, Security, Splunk, Gigamon, Cisco, FirePOWER, Imperva, WAF, Corelight, RSA, NetWitness, IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewall, Network            

Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Mbaldwin@geologics.com     

 
*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate.  Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level

 

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran


Meredith Baldwin
Recruiter
(703) 891-6115
Mbaldwin@geologics.com

Job ID: 15499
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