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CISCO SECURITY ENGINEER

07-11-2012

CISCO SECURITY ENGINEER

Title: Cisco Security Engineer

Travel Required: None required

Type: 3 months contract

Location: Beaverton, Oregon

 

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Security Engineer to assist in day-to-day operational security duties in a Cisco perimeter security infrastructure. Cisco ASA and Cisco VPN administration and troubleshooting are primary, but general solid information security background required.

 

Responsibilities:

The engineer will be responsible for the following:

  • - Coordination with various IT operations teams.
  • - Perform Cisco security upgrades (including testing and roll-out).
  • - Respond and analyze security incidents and events.
  • - Monitor, maintain, and implement security policies on Cisco firewalls.
  • - Develop new operational security policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications:

Position Requirements: No clearance required

Desired Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred

Desired Experience:

  • - 3-5 years of experience working in Information Security.
  • - 3-5 years of experience working with Cisco VPN devices and Cisco ASA firewalls.
  • - Expert knowledge in of all the core internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, etc).
  • - Extremely process and detail oriented.
  • - Experience with RedSeal implementations highly desired.
  • - Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Desired Certifications:

  • - Cisco Security certifications (CCSP, etc.) greatly preferred.
  • - General security certifications (CISSP et al) preferred.
  • - General professional network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, et al) preferred.