Lead Cyber Security Engineer

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Link Technologies is currently seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer for a great contract opportunity in Las Vegas, NV.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for day-to-day information security operations and assigned projects and provides oversight for the Senior Cyber Security Engineers. Major functions include information security monitoring and risk management, PCI DSS self-assessment, Internet defense, vulnerability assessment and remediation, Information Technology operations oversight and security metrics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Applies a deep understanding of the information security, cyber security, and operational characteristics of a variety of computer platforms, networks, software applications, and operating systems.
Provides technical direction and guidance to other Cyber Security Engineers, Information Technology and the business to align with regulatory and security requirements
Mentors Cyber Security Engineers
Integrates comprehensive metrics into the security posture of the organization, identifies areas of weakness and vulnerability and recommends changes to meet security standards
Applies working knowledge and application of relevant competency models in work activities
Work includes the following
Secure OS, workstations, data management, web technology, and protocols
Secure wireless networking and mobile computing
Attack sensing and warning
Intrusion detection and event investigation and response
Host and network security auditing
Computer and network forensics
Cyber Situation and awareness
Penetration testing and exploit analysis
Insider threat analysis
Cryptography theory and protocols
Cryptographic hardware, software and application
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position has no direct/official supervisory responsibilities but provides mentorship and informal leadership and coaching to Cyber Security Engineers.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Seven or more years of experience in an information security role, where the majority of duties included the engineering, threat and vulnerability management, and oversight of information security systems.
Experience in a security role with strong working knowledge and understanding of information security. frameworks, incident management, operations and application security best practices.
Experience managing prevention, detection and verification security programs.
Large and diverse Microsoft environment experience.
Project Management experience for mid-sized projects.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Nevada, Michigan, and Mississippi Gaming Licenses required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem solving, logical thought processes and analytical abilities.
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
Ability to coordinate and implement ad-hoc assignments.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms.
Professional presence to communicate the business impact a risk exposes to executives, technical staff, auditors and end users.
Exceptional technical skills
Versed on network-borne attack vectors and feasible mitigating controls.
Subject Matter Expert on secure network configurations.
Web application and database security sensors.
Web 2.0 firewalls.
IPS/IDS sensors.
Web content URL-filtering applications.
Reviewing OS and Application security patch requirements.
Enterprise Encryption programs.
Securing and monitoring messaging systems (Email, IM, SMS and MMS).
eCommerce systems.
Secure file transfer solutions.
Large wireless environments.
Anti-Virus, Malware, and Spyware management and remediation.
Remote access solutions.
Forensic and Investigative tools.
Server, Network and Firewall management programs.
Data at Rest, In Motion, and Loss Prevention programs.
PCI, SOX, MICS requirements.
Network Access Controls.
Security Incident Response programs.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to walk, stoop, and or kneel.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position performs the majority of duties and responsibilities in a climate controlled office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Regular scheduled hours – Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Must be flexible, if needed, for occasional work outside of normal business hours.
To apply, please send your resume in MS Word format
to ****
and reference Job ID #5448. We regret that we are unable to provide VISA sponsorship at this time. We look forward to working with you!
Sandra Salinas
Link Technologies
9500 Hillwood Drive
Suite 112
Las Vegas, NV 89134
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