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Security Specialist Location Sacramento CA Duration 6 months /Contract Contact: Talent Anytime Inc. 41041 Trimboli way suite 1398 Fremont CA 94538 CA 94539 Contact# : 510-722-8503 x 533 Direct : 510-455-8178 JOB DESCRIPTION Mode of interview: Phone and Skype Visa: USC/GC/EAD/OPT/TN The Security Specialist safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems. Main Responsibilities for Security Specialist Analyze and establish security requirements for your systems/networks Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, patch management systems, etc. Define access privileges, control structures and resources Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments Identify abnormalities and report violations Oversee and monitor routine security administration Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols Train fellow employees in security awareness, protocols and procedures Design and conduct security audits to ensure operational security Respond immediately to security incidents and provide post-incident analysis Research and recommend security upgrades Provide technical advice to colleagues Familiarity skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C, C++, C#, Java or PHP programming languages) Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies PCI, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA and SOX compliance assessments Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint) Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS) IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching DLP, anti-virus and anti-malware Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols Secure coding practices, ethical hacking and threat modeling Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems Outstanding communication and organization skills BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; professional certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CISSP) is a plus Technical Skills and Requirements for Security Specialist Familiarity skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C, C++, C#, Java or PHP programming languages) Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies PCI, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA and SOX compliance assessments Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint) Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS) IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching DLP, anti-virus and anti-malware Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols Secure coding practices, ethical hacki