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Group: Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Subject: IDS Analysts needed in Atlanta & DC areas Jessica McCann {LION} posted a job: IDS Analysts needed in Atlanta & DC areas "Please email jessica.mccann@mantech.com for more information... As the IDS Analyst you will perform on-demand vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring; as well as provide incident handling support for incident detection, analysis, coordination, and response. You will be required to document incident correlation requirements, selects incident correlation engines and recommends configuration guidelines. In this role, you will perform analysis to determine the optimum configuration of network and host sensors. This analysis includes traffic load analysis, performance impacts of monitoring, determination of potential attack characteristics based on mission and infrastructure, and determination of site-specific data collection requirements. As the IDS Analyst you will be responsible for providing support in the identification, documentation, and development of computer and network security countermeasures. You will also perform penetration testing on enterprise network; as well as identify network and operating systems vulnerabilities and recommends countermeasures. You will be required to support the deployment and integration of security tools; and analyze and recommend resolution of information security problems based on knowledge of the major information security products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and a working knowledge of the disciplines of information security. You will be responsible for providing Security Testing and Evaluation support for applications, systems and networks that is fully compliant with NIST guidance. You will also conduct research and develop security policies relevant to client environment and analyzes outside security information for relevance to FDIC. Develops, updates, and maintains internal Standard Operating Procedure for all internal assigned functions. Knowledge of IT controls, security and privacy related regulations, guidance and processes to include, but not limited to FISMA, NIST, OMB, and GAO. QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related technical discipline is preferred. This position requires six (6) years of experience in the development and/or analysis, interpretation, and compliance with federal and agency IT security policies and regulations at progressively increasing levels of responsibility Information Security Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of experience in information security. Experience in vulnerability assessments and incident response handling. Knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems (Windows and UNIX). Knowledge of information security products, regulations, standards, and guidelines. Experience in network monitoring using host-based and network based intrusion detection systems. Knowledge of incident response handling policy and procedures. Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and other information security products, regulations, standards and guidelines. Information Technology Experience: Two (2) years of experience integrating, developing or deploying security products in enterprise level technology upgrades. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Certificates such as Microsoft’s MCSE may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of general experience and two (2) years of information technology experience. The CISSP certificate may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of information security experience. KEYWORDS: vulnerability scanning, incident response handling, penetration testing"

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