IT Security Compliance/Vulnerabilities Associate
Job Description
We are hiring for IT Security Compliance/Vulnerabilities Associate!
Notice period-15 days to 30 days!
The IT Security Compliance/Vulnerabilities Associate role has broad technical experience in the information security domains, and can conduct risk assessments, develop appropriate risk responses, and monitor the environment for change. The IT Security Compliance Analyst participate in several projects and tactical initiatives related to enterprise security, manage critical relationships with key stakeholders and vendors, drive process improvements for the information security program, and review risks assessments for potential security exposures.
Perform scans to identify vulnerabilities or confirm compliance to security standards Maintain patch and vulnerability management practices to protect against the exploitation of critical vulnerabilities Apply knowledge of operating systems, applications, and database vulnerability assessments (to include system configuration checks) on various Information Systems Interpret vulnerability assessment results Conduct research on current vulnerabilities and exploits using publicly available, trusted resources and other finished vulnerability products Utilize automated tools (e.g. Nessus) and manual checks to identify and validate vulnerabilities
Required Qualifications
B.tech or B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or High school DiplomaGED with equivalent work experience Thorough understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (operating systems, IPS/IDS, TCP/IP, ports, etc.) Demonstrated analytic expertise to include ability to think critically and logically in a dynamic, high-pressure, fast-paced environment Experience with Microsoft and Unix-based operating systems
Desired Characteristics
Security certifications (e.g. Security+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, etc.) 2-3 years of computer and network security experience preferred Experience managing and tracking vulnerability cases Experience supporting network security investigations Excellent written and oral communication skills.