Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location with zip code: Phoenix, AZ 85034

Duration: 6 Month term with the option of an extension.

Interview: In-person

Pay Rate: $55-$60/Hour

Need: Only Local Candidates

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with monitoring the client's Cisco Firepower Threat Defense IPS.
• Assist with information security and PCI compliance for the Aviation Department.
• Assist with the development of standards, policies, and procedures related to information security.
• Routinely review network and security system logs to identify anomalies and/or potential threats and respond accordingly.
• Work closely with the Aviation Network Team to review and audit firewall rules.
• Assist technology SMEs with information security incident response procedures.
• Maintain secure configuration guides and documentation and conduct routine audits to validate compliance.
• Perform risk analysis and compliance testing.
• Provide system hardening recommendations and assist technical staff with testing and strategic planning.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors providing oversight to ensure technical systems and services comply with established security standards and specifications.
• Review project scopes for conformance regarding established administrative, technical, and operating standards.
• Development of policies, standards, and standard operating procedures related to cybersecurity best practices, operational procedures, audits, and compliance.

Required Experience:

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Three+ years progressive experience in the field of information security working with Cisco IPS solutions.
• A combination of experience and technical certifications may be considered as a substitute for the educational requirements.
• Current CISSP, GIAC, CEH, and other security certifications and experience managing PCI compliant environments are desirable.

Required Skills:

• Vulnerability remediation experience in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Experience and/or knowledge with hardening Windows operating systems.
• Experience and/or knowledge of how to monitor and operate Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to identify, defend, comprehend, and counter malicious threats and intrusion attempts.
• Knowledge of PCI Data Security Standards.
• Understanding of networks and system security principles for risk identification and analysis.
• Knowledge of standards and best practices related to information security and data confidentiality.