Cybersecurity Analyst/ Software Engineer - Clearance Required - Randstad USA

job summary:

Our client is in search of a Cybersecurity Analyst/Software Engineer to join their team in support of a government client. The role requires a hybrid work schedule working onsite 3 days a week in Rockville, MD. This will be a 6 month contract to hire opportunity. Pay is commensurate with experience level.

 
location: Rockville, Maryland
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 60 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls

• Establish plans and protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction

• Maintain data and monitor security access

• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments

• Conduct internal and external security audits

• Write custom code and build Cybersecurity solutions/applications

• Anticipate security alerts, incidents and disasters and reduce their likelihood

• Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems

• Analyze security breaches to determine their root cause

• Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures

• Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies

• Train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures

• Coordinate security plans with outside vendors

Skills and Qualifications:

• C, C++, C#, Java or PHP programming languages

• IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing

• DLP, anti-virus and anti-malware

• TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching

• Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols

• Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems

• Network protocols and packet analysis tools

• Cloud computing

• SaaS models

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) & SOC (Security Operations Center)

Education:

• Major (Bachelor of Science) in Computer Science, Engineering and/or related fields

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

 
skills:

Systems Analysis

Java

PHP

C

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.