Information Assurance and Security Specialist - Master

Information Assurance And Security SpecialistShort Description: Information Assurance and Security Specialist – Master Hybrid position - will require on-site reporting to OCIO officeDuties:• Identify network problems, and recommend improvements to ensure optimal performance; • Ability to monitor and analyze data traffic patterns within the client Network infrastructure • Ability to enhance security and knowledge of the latest security threats, worms, and malware and advise on how to deter them; • Ability to reliability of the network through the above actions; • Extensive experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans • Experience with Storage infrastructure (NetApp Storage) and technologies include virtualization/arrays, FC/FCOE, NFS, ISCSI. • Design, administration of VMware Infrastructure including full integration with SAN for VMotion and VMware SRM multi-site administration • Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity processes and tools needed. • Active Directory service management and operational stability and maintenance • Design and build solutions utilizing on-premise computer, networking, and storage technologies using Azure cloud. Cloud Engineer leads the design and support of large-scale projects. • Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other appliances in compliance with Client security standards; • Monitor security measures in place within network perimeter, ensuring security breaches do not occur and information is safeguardedResponsibilities:• Determines enterprise information assurance and security standards. • Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures. • Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers' requirements. • Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations. • Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. • Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. • Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. • Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures. • Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers. • Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements. • Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution. • Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems. • Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. • Ensures that all information systems are functional and secureQualifications:• 16+ years of experience developing, maintaining and recommending enhancements to IS policies/requirements (Required) • 16+years of experience performing vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems/apps (Required) • 16+ years of experience identifying, reporting and resolving security violations (Required) • Cloud-Azure (Highly Desired) • Experience in complex Enterprise-level projects (Required) • Expert understanding of Windows server operating systems (Required) • Knowledge of on-premise and cloud security productions (Required) • Good understanding of IP Networks/Security (Required) • Extensive experience troubleshooting NetApp SAN (Required) • In-depth knowledge of SAN replication/Disaster Recovery (Highly Desired) • Hands-on experience managing storage on VMware ESXi (Required) • Good understanding of server/endpoint operating system (Required) • Windows 2016 AD Enterprise troubleshooting experience (Required) • In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery & Avoidance planning (Required) • VMare Site Recovery Manager experience (Highly Desired) • Excellent understanding of troubleshooting IT infrastructure (Highly Desired)Education:• Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Required) • Master's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Highly Desired) • Security CISSP, Security+, CEH (Required)Skills Matrix:• Experience developing, maintaining and recommending enhancements to IS policies/requirements. Required 16 Years • Experience performing vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems/apps. Required 16 Years • Experience identifying, reporting and resolving security violations. Required 16 Years • Knowledge of on-premise and cloud security productions and IP Networks/Security. Required • Extensive experience troubleshooting NetApp SAN. Required • Hands-on experience managing storage on VMware ESXi. Required • Windows 2016 AD Enterprise troubleshooting experience. Required • In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery & Avoidance planning. Required • Good understanding of server/endpoint operation system. Required • Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field (Master's preferred). Required • Security CISSP, Security+ or CEH certifications. DesiredFlexible work from home options available.Compensation: $84.00 - $93.00 per hour