Security Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Security Engineer in Tampa, FL.Duties:* Responsible for participating with the Information Security team to plan, develop, and execute vulnerability and policy compliance assessments* Configures enterprise vulnerability assessment tools, performs internal/external scans, analyzes detected vulnerabilities, identifies the relevant threats and eliminates false positives through manual validation* Generates reports on assessment findings and summarizes them to facilitate remediation tasks for other operational teams* Will create and update procedures for the vulnerability and compliance assessment process, including procedures on using the assessment tool (Qualys)* Work with operation teams and stakeholders on building the asset inventory and grouping. Review and update security standards* Will create and maintain compliance controls based on company's security standardsRequirements* 6-7 years of experience* Recent hands-on experience with QualysGuard Policy Compliance product and building customized controls* Solid working experience and knowledge of nix operating systems (admin skill in Linux/AIX a plus)* Experience in preparing reports and metrics on the status of completed assessments, progress of remediation actions and performance of the assessment tools* Knowledge of Windows networking, windows domains and active directory, GPOs and end-point security; Performed system hardening based on security standards* Knowledge in industry and government security standards (NIST, CIS, etc.)* Familiarity with standard security best practices and vulnerability management processes including compliance reporting* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and presentation skills* Ability to perform threat, vulnerability and risk assessments against environmentJob TypeContractCompensation75 - $81