Nework Security Analyst -- New Castle, DE

Title: Network Security Analyst
Location: New Castle, DE
Length: 6+ Months
Industry: Financial
KEY EXPERIENCE:
The Network Security Analyst will be part of the Global Security Operations team responsible for monitoring, investigation, analysis and escalation of security events and network incidents. This includes, but is not limited to, in-depth packet analysis, analysis of correlated events, troubleshooting IDS/ADS rules and ArcSight use cases, tuning, and IDS/ADS rule updating and creation. Responsibilities to include:* 24 X 7 Support of the SOC Analysis team, which includes monitoring of IDPS, ADS, DLM and SIEM to identify and investigate computer and network intrusions (with rotating on-call)* Daily review of ArcSight cases, Sourcefire IDPS, and Arbor events.* Escalation of security events to Client SIRT team for follow up and closure within documented SLAs.* Problem management of ArcSight cases and workflow, Sourcefire IDPS tuning and trending, Arbor tuning and trending.* Ability to apply knowledge of Client standards, policies and guidelines and ensure they are upheld.* Support routine compliance activities including audits, self assessments, change reconciliation, and peer review* Assist with testing of any GSO software upgrades, hot fixes or new technologies.* Senior analysts with assist Junior analyst personnel with complex intrusion analysis issues and techniques* Research, develop, and maintain a high level proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, fraud, and obfuscation techniques* Understand and maintain in-depth hands-on experience with current computer network intrusion analysis techniquesKey Skills / Qualifications* Certification(s) related to IDS/IPS/ADS/SIEM are preferred* Previous hands on experience with ADS/IDS/IPS/SIEM is required * CISSP or GIAC certification preferred * Demonstrated skills with network security and intrusion detection analysis, and security incident response in a large enterprise environment. * Must be proficient in developing and implementing standard operating procedures and technical documentation.* Strong familiarity with tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, fraud, and obfuscation techniques. * Highly organized self-starter with excellent analytical and communications skills experience* Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience with IDS/IPS systems in order to be considered. * Experience in a heterogeneous computing environment including but not limited to UNIX/Linux/Windows. * Experience with security incident response. * Experience in the following areas: Intrusion Detection/firewalls/proxies/virus prevention and remediation. * Experience working in a large enterprise environment, using project management methodologies, and ability to work cross functionally to achieve results.* Experience performing technical reviews, coordinating with other analysts and leveraging relationships to benefit the work program.* Bachelors` Degree and 3 years related experience, or 5-7 years of Information Security (computer and network) experience


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