US - Cleveland, Ohio Network Security Analyst Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. If eligible we will put you through the clearance process (secret level). Verizon FNS requires Network Security Analysts to provide technical and programmatic support to the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, Ohio. This position will support the IT Security Program Office in performance of the PACE Contract. The successful candidate will use a balance of technical understanding of IT systems security vulnerabilities and interpersonal (people) skills to work closely with customers of the IT Security Program Office to ensure identified vulnerabilities are rapidly closed, improving the overall security posture of the GRC network. These high-visibility roles are responsible for building relationships with security representatives of various organizations, helping them achieve their IT security objectives by coaching, facilitating, and advocating IT security best practices. Specific tasks include: - Perform vulnerability analysis and follow-up identified security vulnerabilities to closure with the system owners. - Work with Organizational Computer Security Representatives (OCSRs) to improve the overall security knowledge and posture of NASA GRC. - Meet regularly with assigned OSCRs to create a 'relationship network' where security issues can be communicated between the Organizations and the IT Security Program Office. - Facilitate IT security risk assessments for GRC Organizations, as requested. - Provide systems evaluation, configuration testing, and reporting to support the Network Access Control Board processes. - Meet regularly with the IT Security manager and IT Security Program Manager to keep abreast of the latest issues that require attention and inform the program office on progress of the current work. - Create, draft, and make changes to security related documents (policies,plans, assessments, etc.) as required. Required Knowledge and Skills: - Strong working knowledge of Windows 2000 networking, including domain administration, security, and implementation and in depth knowledge of Unix network including domain administration, security and implementation. - Minimum of two years experience working in IT development or administration environment. - Demonstrated technical understanding of IT security issues. - Excellent written and verbal skills. - Awareness of computer security risks and responsibilities for various operating systems. - Successful track record in customer service skills. - Successful track record in leadership to include, organizing and tasking follow-up. The ideal candidate will also possess/demonstrate the following qualities: - BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent work experience). - Two years experience with computer security risk assessment and vulnerability testing. - Process orientation. - Self-motivated, self-starter. - Enthusiastic, make it happen approach. - Works well in small groups - able to lead small to medium projects. - Systems experience with Microsoft IIS, Exchange, SQL Server (Desirable). - Project management skills (Desirable). - Experience in US Government or DoD contracting.(Desirable) - Capable of performing conflict resolution. - Ability to solve problems in policy voids. - Working knowledge of Unix/Linux/Mac OS-X (Desirable). - Ability to perform systems auditing. - Certifications desirable (CISSP, CISA, GIAC). Please submit resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with Subject: Securityfocus Ntwk Security Analyst or fax 703-284-4702. Verizon is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce development M/F/D/V.
