****The manager has a strong preference for local candidates. The work will be 100% remote. However, in the event of a major data center upgrade, best practices would say for the resource to be on site in the event of a catastrophic failure requiring a direct connection. In a rare instance, they may have a meeting where the candidate would need to be on site, but no more than once or twice a year.

Shift: Weekends and Holidays Midnight to Noon, (12:00 AM – 12:00 PM), and two weekdays, 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Specifically, Fri & Mon12AM - 9AMSat & Sun Holidays12AM – noon. Additionally, weekly team meeting on Mon at 9AM.

Job Title: Security Specialist- Mid Level

Start Date: 04/15/2024

End Date: 12/28/2024

Location: Raleigh, NC – Remote with occasional onsite

Agency Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Description:

Scope Of Work:

No. 1: 40% Security Operations and Network Operations (SOC):

No. 2: 20% Network Security and Cybersecurity:

No. 3: 30% Network Patching, Upgrading, and Maintenance:

No. 4: 10% Security Industry and Product Research and Training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skills:

• Skills in enterprise security technology; fundamental knowledge of the following, IPsec, IPS/IDS Snort Engine, SIEM, Identity Services Engine (ISE), Vulnerability Management, Access Control/AAA; networking fundamentals in the areas of enterprise network topology, routers, switches, servers, NAT, DNS; TCP/IP architecture and functionality, Wireshark and interface captures, and log searching to assist in troubleshooting configuration and network security related problems.

Required / Desired Skills

• Configuration and administration of Cisco ASA Firewalls Required 3 Years

• Configuration and administration of Cisco FTD Firewalls Required 3 Years

• Fundamental knowledge of the following, IPsec, IPS/IDS Snort Engine, SIEM, Identity Services Engine (ISE), Vulnerability Management Required 3 Years

• Fundamentals in the areas of enterprise network topology, routers, switches, servers, NAT, DNS; TCP/IP architecture and functionality Required 3 Years

• Works independently to accomplish short- and long-term project goals with clear and concise communication to team members and management Required 3 Years

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of enterprise network security technologies: Cisco FTD and ASA firewalls, IPS, FMC, IPsec tunnels, AnyConnect client, Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Third Party SIEM, DDI, DNS, VLANS, NAT Cisco Secure Endpoint (AMP), Load Balancing IP/Domain/URL security intelligence sources (Virus Total, TALOS, etc.)

• Knowledge and or possession of Security Profession Certificates, (Cisco CCNA routing and switching, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CISSP) is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of security policy and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIN) policies is preferred but not required.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.81 - $49.15 per hour

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Candidate must be located in North Carolina, preferably within commuting distance to Raleigh.

Experience:

• Cisco ASA Firewalls: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cisco FTD Firewalls: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote