Principle IT Security Specialist

Remote Role

Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract to Hire Only

Pay: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. D.O.E.  with limited benefits

This is a 6 month contract to hire position  

Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract to Hire Only

***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US

CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED***

Geologics is seeking a Principle IT Security Specialist to support security-related infrastructure and applications. Architect, develop and engineer enterprise security tools (COTS and open source) Learn new technologies to adapt to the threat landscape.

REQUIRED

• Required 14+ Years of experience with HS, 10+ Years with AA, 8+ Years with BS, or 6+ Years with MS 
• Experience working with enterprise tools 
• Experience working with opensource tools 
• Experience working with network architecture 
• Cybersecurity engineering work • Initiative and strong work ethic 
• Works well in a team environment 
• Strong troubleshooting skills 
• Strong Linux command line experience 
• Strong scripting skills in common languages like bash, perl, python, yaml 
• Networking protocols including, but not limited to SSL, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, ARP, BGP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, ICMP 
• Must have strong enterprise tools experience

SKILLS PREFERRED

• Experience with Gigamon Packet Brokers • Experience with Imperva Web Application Firewalls 
• Experience with Cisco Firepower IPS 
• Experience with Corelight 
• Experience with RSA NetWitness 
• Experience with opensource tools like Snort, Zeek, Netsniff-NG, syslog-NG, MySQL 
• Previous work with enterprise tools 
• Experience with Linux operating systems 
• Any scripting experience 
• Splunk experience, creating dashborads, alerting, queries

Engineering duties and responsibilities: 

• Architecture and design of new enterprise tools as well as upgrade/replace existing infrastructure. 
• Work fluidly in a Linux or other shell command line environment. 
• Provide security application support with both commercial and opensource products. 
• Develop automated scripts. 
• Develop documentation as required (such as DFARS, Compliance, installation, Visio network and cabling diagrams, configuration guides, user tutorials, user and system requirements specification documentation, use cases, traceability matrices). 
• Research, prototype and implement new security related technologies. 
• Working hand-in-hand with 24/7 GSOC to support their needs. 
• Work well with-in a team environment and receive direction from senior engineers. Expectations: Initiative, self-Starter, strong work ethic, has the ability to learn, strong troubleshooting skills, works well in a team environment or alone and loves Cybersecurity. 
• Works only under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. 
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. 
• Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Keywords: Linux, UNIX, Security, Splunk, Gigamon, Cisco, FirePOWER, Imperva, WAF, Corelight, RSA, NetWitness, IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewall, Network            

Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Mbaldwin@geologics.com     

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran