Sr. Cyber security Tester / Security Assessor

Qualifications

The security tester will provide continuous security testing, ongoing authorization, and continuous privacy monitoring.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Devise security test objectives
Develop security test procedures and test plans
Assist team with conducting assessments using tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, ip360, Splunk, etc.
Work with the project manager to acquire necessary resources
Work with Privacy SME to come up with assessments to test privacy controls
Work with test automation specialists to implement automated testing
Ensure proper configuration of tools
Monitor security test progress
Provide reports to Project Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in the Information Security field
Experience conducting security tests/assessments
Familiarity with scanning tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, ip360, Splunk, etc.
Advance knowledge of Windows/Linux environment
Knowledge of automated testing tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, Saltstack, Ant, Maven, etc.
Ability to interpret scan results
Familiarity with regulations such as the Privacy Act, FISMA, HIPAA, and NIST 800-171
Ability to present results of assessments
One of the following certifications is required: CEH, CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS GSNA