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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: San Diego, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Senior Network Security AnalystJob ID: 2012-3344# Positions: 1Category: Information TechnologyPosted Date: 7/23/2012Location: US-CA-San DiegoJob Status: Full-timeMore information about this job:JOB SUMMARY:Administers network security program including event detection, post mortem analysis and recommending process improvements. Analyzes network traffic logs and escalated work orders. Maintains hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols. Assists in developing companywide security training materials. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :* Researches, develops, and keeps abreast of testing tools, techniques, and process improvements in support of security event detection and incident response.* Assists in the development of DLP alerts and IPS alerts to maximize information value from each system.* Recommends and implements hardware, OS, and security application updates.* Performs post mortem analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other activities to identify malicious activity.* Analyzes and reviews escalated cases until closure; this includes investigating and recommending appropriate corrective actions for data security incidents; and communicating with the implementation staff responsible or taking corrective actions.* Assists in the design and development of training materials and general documentation for non-technical business community.* Develops Security Education and Awareness training programs and materials for non-technical and technical staff* Ensures all security solutions and designs meet local and federal compliance requirements such as SOX, NIST-800, and PCI DSS and coordinates with the Internal Audit and Information Technology teams to successfully complete periodic audits.* Participates in an on-call rotation and performs after hours work as required.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :Four-year college degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus a minimum of five plus years experience in Information Security in a technical capacity. SANS certification in one or more areas: GCIH, GSEC, etc. Thorough understanding of, and experience with, TCP/IP. Experience with the implementation and maintenance of SIEM&rsquo;s. ArcSight and or Nitro security preferred. Knowledge of system-level attacks and mitigation methods with a core competency in Windows, Linux or Mac OS X. Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, staff, and business units. Firewall configuration and maintenance. Ability to create and modify processes and procedures. Must have active DoD Secret or Interim Secret Clearance. Experience working in a 24x7 enterprise environment. Able to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects.Apply for this job:* Apply for this jobonline* Email this job to a friendCubic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

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