Computer security specialist job description
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Computer security specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in computer security specialist job postings.
Sample computer security specialist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Proficiency in network security, system security, and authentication protocols
- Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and malware analysis
- Knowledge of risk management and information assurance principles
- Ability to create risk analysis reports
Sample required computer security specialist soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
- Detail-oriented and organized
Computer security specialist job description example 1
NextGen Federal Systems computer security specialist job description
NextGen Federal Systems is seeking an experienced Computer Security Specialist to support an Army customer.
Responsibilities
+ Provide security engineering analysis on a variety of information systems
+ Perform security certification engineering analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments
+ Design and configure security tools
+ Develop test procedures
+ Establish test environments
+ Execute security certification test/demonstrations/evaluations
+ Document results and develope reports, conclusions, and recommendations
+ Conceptualize and implement security systems and architectures
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or other technical discipline
+ 4 years of experience in Information Security within the last 10 years
+ IA Technical Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SCNP or SSCP)
+ Computing Environment certification for the applicable Operating System (i.e. Microsoft Server 2012 or Database SQL)
+ Experience in TCP/IP, information security/authorization profiles, or security administration of Unix or Windows network/systems
+ Knowledge of Government security policies and familiarity with security-related technologies and auditing tools
About NextGen:NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
+ Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
+ Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
+ Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
+ Strive to achieve results as an organization.
+ Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
+ Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
+ Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
+ Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
RefID: A01
Responsibilities
+ Provide security engineering analysis on a variety of information systems
+ Perform security certification engineering analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments
+ Design and configure security tools
+ Develop test procedures
+ Establish test environments
+ Execute security certification test/demonstrations/evaluations
+ Document results and develope reports, conclusions, and recommendations
+ Conceptualize and implement security systems and architectures
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or other technical discipline
+ 4 years of experience in Information Security within the last 10 years
+ IA Technical Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SCNP or SSCP)
+ Computing Environment certification for the applicable Operating System (i.e. Microsoft Server 2012 or Database SQL)
+ Experience in TCP/IP, information security/authorization profiles, or security administration of Unix or Windows network/systems
+ Knowledge of Government security policies and familiarity with security-related technologies and auditing tools
About NextGen:NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
+ Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
+ Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
+ Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
+ Strive to achieve results as an organization.
+ Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
+ Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
+ Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
+ Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
RefID: A01
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024