Computer security specialist vs senior security consultant

Differences between computer security specialist and senior security consultant duties and responsibilities

Computer security specialist example responsibilities.

• Review and manage the security and information assurance capabilities of database applications, database structure and architecture.
• Perform monthly IA evaluation of systems per DISA STIG guidance using approve DoD & DISA tools.
• Conduct audits, analyze system security incidents, and recommend remediation efforts to meet DoD standards.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain encryption standards.
• Perform data encryption testing for a proprietary encryption key that encrypt data at rest on platforms.
• Perform Nessus vulnerability scans of critical enterprise servers and devices; report results to management.
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Senior security consultant example responsibilities.

• Manage GLBA security awareness and training program and annual information security awareness activities.
• Work alongside the QA department to ensure all documents are concise and well written in order to meet ISO's standards.
• Monitor company s internal logs and traffic via Splunk to proactively investigate suspicious traffic and determine if the anomalies are malicious.
• Perform email and file encryption transition for global financial/insurance company.
• Assist organizations with creation of their management systems and registration to international (ISO) security and service management standards.
• Provide technical leadership, task management, and engineering support to customers in the development of cryptography and key management solutions.
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