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Date: Donnerstag, 30. Oktober 2003 06:00 +0000
From: Bob Harren
To: [email protected]
Subject: Sr. IT Security Positions-Iraq-MUST HAVE CURRENT US CLEARANCE
JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. Security Architects, Systems Security Engineers,
Security Administrators, Security Assessments Experts, SR Security
Project Managers
These positions will begin working in Nov-Dec 2003. Contract
opportunities will be for a minimum of 6 months, extendable in 6
month increments.
A US SECRET clearance IS REQUIRED for ALL positions listed below.
Incumbents must also be able to obtain a US Top Secret clearance.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT A MINIMUM US SECRET Clearance. YOU MUST
include the statement at the top of any Resume / CV submission OR as
the 1st line in your cover letter:
"I have a CURRENT and VALID Secret or Top Secret US Clearance.?
Submissions without this statement will not be considered at this
time. Providing all documentation required for security certification
shall be the responsibility of the applicant contractor upon request.
We can not process new clearance requests at this time. Requests for
Secret to Top Secret upgrades will be initiated as necessary for
approved finalists who accept contract provisions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: We are currently looking for 10-15 senior level
Security Architects, Systems Security Engineers, Security
Administrators, Security Assessments Experts, Senior Security Project
managers to advise and support the IT Security/Risk Assurance
functions for US forces in and around Baghdad, Iraq.
These individuals will be heavily involved in assessment,
installation, integration and support of network security hardware,
appliances and software to sustain Information Systems Assurance
plans, policies and procedures. Strong hands-on technical experience
with multi-vendor network security hardware, software, tools, and
issue resolution is a must. Solid technical writing ability, to
document procedures is also a plus. Multiple certifications like
CISSP, SSCP, CISA, SANS-XXXX, CCIE, CCSP, CCNA, PMP … are a very
definite plus. Solid, verifiable, or demonstrable experience is
required.
LOCATION: Tasks shall be performed primarily on-site at US operated
facilities in Iraq, but perdiem travel may be required to support
operations. The incumbents will be required to travel to and within
Iraq and to other countries where the US Military has units for the
purpose of technical assessment, assistance, and support of
Information Security Assurance operations.
COMPENSATION: Contract rates will range from $800-$1200 per day ,
depending on individual skills, qualifications and self-evident
breadth of experience. This is a real contract. We already have 6
pairs of boots on the ground doing preliminary work.
If you can afford to take a leave of absence/sabbatical from your
current position this will be a great way to make a lot of money in a
relatively short time.
REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be able to perform combinations of
the tasks listed below:
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Assess, advise, and develop methods for integration of current and
emerging security technologies into systems to mitigate risks
associated with a system and networks. -
Perform technical security assessments of current equipment and
networks within the commands -
Evaluate emerging technologies for their effectiveness and/or
potential for subordinate command needs, in relation to the technical
security functions. -
Test and evaluate security features such as firewalls and intrusion
detection systems currently installed or planned for installation
within the command. -
Penetration testing
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Protocol analyzers, i.e. Sniffer Pro, tcpdump, libpcap,
Ethereal -
At least one security scanner product, i.e. Foundscan, ISS,
eEye Retina, Nessus, ? -
Detect and report technical security violations and vulnerabilities
when found during on-site inspections. -
Provide technical assistance and advice to help formulate the Task
Force security policy, assist in review of policy, and evaluate the
impact of technical changes on Information Assurance policy. -
The contractor shall ensure that measures, procedures, and
configurations used on the network fully support the security
integrity of the Task Force Information Assurance policy. -
Review and evaluate the security impact of changes to the equipment
on the networks, including interfaces with other networks. -
Monitor periodic security indoctrination and training sessions to
determine compliance with proper technical issues. Ensure that audit
trails, access controls, and other system administration and
management procedures are in place on equipment at the supported
commands -
Ensure that technical monitoring tools are installed and working,
to include: -
Technical support and utilization of monitoring and security
assessment tools. -
Proper assessment, installation, configuration and
management of firewalls supporting the mission: to include daily
systems administration and configuration management. -
Design and implementation of Cisco Router Access Control list.
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Track compliance of users/units with the Information
Assurance Vulnerabilities Alert (IAVA) program for the Information
Assurance Program Manager. -
Maintain compliance documentation, briefings, and training.
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Provide technical solutions and IA advice and assistance as
required. -
Implement and enforce Information Assurance policies and
procedures. -
Perform installation, configuration and maintenance of Cisco
switching, routing and content delivery equipment. Specific skills
should include 2-3 years experience in a routing and switching
position, ability to perform basic BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF
implementations and hardware software disaster recovery/
troubleshooting. -
Implement and maintain change control mechanisms to support
computer and network information assurance. -
Provide Information Assurance technical solutions to elements on
the development of their certification and accreditation packages,
communications security, and computer security. -
Provide technical engineering functions associated with information
security systems, applications, platforms, and various databases
technical integration. -
Provide training as required for new network engineers on this
contract. Includes formal and informal direct training on IA issues
and data-package configurations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Send your (*.doc,*.rtf,*.txt,*.pdf) formatted resume and cover
letter
stating:
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I have a CURRENT and VALID Secret or Top Secret US
Clearance.? -
In your Cover letter please address specific requirements that you
can perform and when you last performed those tasks.
Reply to: [email protected]
Bob Harren
CISSP