Windows Security Assessment Engineer
Prestigious Network Security Organization in Chicago is seeking a Senior Windows Security Assessment Engineer.
Job Overview/Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to explain offerings and gather requirements
- Formal security assessment of systems, networks, and applications
- Security review of system and device configurations
- On-site and remote penetration testing
- Discover and exploit vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and protocols
- Document, rate, and explain findings in the context of client systems and requirements
- Communicate client-focused recommendations for remediating documented findings
- Candidates will be considered for position and responsibility commensurate with experience.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience participating in all aspects of security assessment, including pre-sales and post-delivery discussions with clients
- Experience validating the output of multiple tools and techniques, and synthesizing those results into actionable findings
- Ability to communicate well in front of clients while engaged in assessment work; ability to understand complex requirements, and explain complex findings
- Familiarity with both black-box penetration testing and white-box assessment techniques
- Experience assessing the security of common operating systems, including Windows and Linux
Requirements
- 3-5 years experience performing network security assessments and/or manually-validated penetration tests
- Proficiency with common office software packages including MS Word and Excel
- Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with common security testing tools
- Detailed understanding of the functional aspects of key infrastructure protocols
- Excellent reading comprehension
- B.
S.
Degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience advising clients on the IT aspects of public and private regulatory regimes and standards (especially HIPAA, PCI, and FISMA)
- Experience with NIST security standards and control frameworks
- Experience designing and securing networked environments including Servers/systems, applications, and other devices
- Proficiency with networking and testing tools including Nexpose, Metasploit, Burp Suite, nmap, Nessus, etc.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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