Security Operations Specialist

Apply only if you are US permanent resident/citizen and reside within Tri-state area (New York / New Jersey / Connecticut).

You will work as a consultant contractor (1099) for this role to work for a government agency, however your contract will be directly with errorHandle. We are in the process of submitting a proposal for a government contract and need to submit the selected candidate details as part of the requirements for different positions and this position is one of the fulfilments.

By submitting this form you are giving the consent to errorHandle to share your information with the government agency as part of proposal submission also we might ask you to provide more information or complete other forms as required by the government agency.

We will notify you once the contract is awarded then you should be available to start the job right away. Estimated starting the contract is May-June and we will notify the selected candidates once confirmed by the government agency.

Application requirement:

All candidates:

• Submit a resume including related work experience, education and any certifications.
• Submit your hourly rate expectation.
• Submit availability to start including planned/expected any time off for the rest of the year plus if you are planning to work in other jobs/projects while you are on this project.
• Consent to provide any related information or complete forms as required.

Selected candidates (estimated to be contacted in April-May):

• Provide any information that has been changed since submitting your application.
• Present in an online/in-person interview with errorHandle as well as the government agency.

Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring, Infrastructure Implementation, Security Enforcement and

Support activities related to Cyber Security Operation Center (CSOC)

Security infrastructure implementation, monitoring/analytics support of perimeter

network security devices including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Proxy, Application Security

Events, Security Enforcement activities, and associated tool administration.

Provide information to senior management with respect to current infrastructure

security events, reporting, investigation monitoring, and day to day security

operations.

Work alongside/within a group of technical security staff responsible for the security

infrastructure, implementation of perimeter network security devices such as

Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, Proxy, DLP, two-factor authentication technology and

Wireless Security, and Security Enforcement activities.

Provide tier 1 and tier 2 security operation and event support, real-time monitoring

& analytics on both perimeter and internal infrastructure, monitor application

security events and administer associated security tools. These tools include but are

not limited to Security Events and Incident Management (SIEM) tools, firewall traffic

monitoring tools, IDS / IPS tools, DLP, Proxy Server, and applications such as LDAP,

AD, Email, MDM etc. for entire network 24/7/365 to make sure all critical and noncritical

infrastructure and applications are secure.

Participate / assist with the management and monitoring of security change process

and day to day security events as it relates to highly critical systems holding PPSI,

PCI and HIPPA data to make sure proper security controls are in place.

Participate / assist with change control of firewall, proxy, Intrusion Prevention

System, Remote Access, VPN, internet access, Wireless Security Systems and

coordinate changes with all agencies and departments.

Perform log correlation between security, network and application logs.

Perform project management, administration, and monitoring of data security

projects and procedures as it relates to Cyber Security Operation Center.

Assist the Cyber Security Operations Security Infrastructure and Enforcement team

as per and New York State security policies and procedures.

Responsible to provide 24x7x365 level 1 through 4 support as it relates to all

security technologies managed by Cyber Security Operation Center at with lifecycle

replacement and upgrades throughout for all network security infrastructures.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Enterprise Networks & Security infrastructure, Communication and

internet security systems, Firewalls, Intrusion Protection Systems, Remote Access

VPN, Proxy, Wireless Security, NAC, Enterprise ID Management systems, Database,

computer systems, security event analysis and forensic investigations.

Organizational, decision making, and communications skills.

Knowledge of network Security Operations with a solid understanding of the

technology and attention to detail.

Creative problem-solving abilities, coupled with a desire to take on responsibility.

Strong team player with the ability to engage and promote a cohesive unit.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize highly

varied work in order to maintain required productivity levels.

Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.

Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of

potential actions.

Ability to apply collaborative skills and traits that create solutions and results to

unexpected situations.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $36.00 - $95.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you US permanent resident/citizen and reside within Tri-state area (New York / New Jersey / Connecticut)?
• How many years related experience do you have?
• Describe your recent experience with similar projects?
• How will you suggest improvements if you disagree with an existing process?
• How would you measure or assess a potential problem?
• What's your hourly rate expectation?
• What is you availability to start?
• Do you give us the consent to share your information with the government agency who you will work with as part of proposal submission?
• Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
• What motivates you to do a great job at work, other than the paycheck?
• Tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. How did you handle the situation?

Work Location: In person