Security Engineer

Artech Information System LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm located in Seattle seeks a qualified Security Engineer to manage security across various IT functional areas, implement security policies, and handle technical issues. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in IT and security, robust knowledge of security practices, and a Bachelor's in a relevant field. Candidates must also be knowledgeable about networking, databases, and web operations. This contract role offers opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years of combined IT and security work experience.
• Knowledge in security issues, techniques across all computer platforms.
• Experience with information security.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages security for IT functional areas.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security policies.
• Prepares status reports on security matters.
• Tracks and monitors software viruses.
• Enforces security policies and procedures.

Skills

Network security

Database security

Web operations

Security policies

Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Job Title: Security Engineer/ System Security Engineer
Location: Seattle WA
Duration: 12 Months (Chances for extension)
Job Description:

• Develops and manages security for more than one IT functional area (e.g., data, systems, network and/or Web) across the enterprise.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines).
• Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of software viruses.
• Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviews security violation reports and investigates possible security exceptions, updates, and maintains and documents security controls.
• Involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for security related issues.
• Educates IT and the business about security policies and consults on security issues regarding user built/managed systems.
• Represents the security needs of the organization by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues.
• Must have extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or Web operations.
• More junior level position primarily focuses on security administration; a more senior level position is involved in developing enterprise security strategies, management of security projects and the most complicated security issues.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• Typically has 3 - 6 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, application development, database design and administration; 3+ years of experience with information security.
• Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms.
• Position Comments: This is a security jack of all trades that will help with hardware patching, web app security, policy, RFP response, audits, facility security, etc.
• Additional Skill: Linux experience required MPAA, Privacy Shield or Safe Harbour experience a plus

Additional Information

For more information, Please contact

Artech information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 Morristown, NJ 07960