Wireless Cyber Security Engineer

Summary 
Armison Tech is seeking a motivated, experienced expert to support a customer in the Herndon, VA area.  The successful candidate functions as a hands-on, wireless security engineer for a continuous monitoring program with specific focus on Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS).  The position requires working on-site in a client environment. 

Job Requirements 
  • Must maintain active/current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance 
  • Responsible for the operation and monitoring of the enterprise WIDS, and the response to wireless intrusion/violation incidents detected by the WIDS 
  • Performs Computer Security Incident Response activities for a large organization, coordinates with other partners to record and report incidents 
  • Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation 
  • Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information 
  • Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk 
  • Communicates alerts to stakeholders regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications and operating systems 
  • Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls 
  • Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with radio frequencies, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11 and 802.15 protocols, and cellular protocols 
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with mobile (portable) and enterprise-class WIDS, wireless scanning, and spectrum analysis products 
  • Working knowledge of the tools and methodologies utilized by wireless penetration testers and wireless hackers 
  • Strong knowledge of industry and IC policies and procedures with respect to wireless intrusion detection and secure wireless networking 
  • Experience with site surveys and site design tools for the purpose of efficient and effective deployment of WLAN and WIDS 
  • Working knowledge or experience with RF Spectrum analysis tools 
  • Experience and understanding of wireless vulnerabilities and WLAN-specific security threats, software weaknesses, and mitigation strategies 
  • Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance 
  • Prepares incident reports of analysis methodology and results 
  • May serve as a technical team or task leader 
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned and participates in special projects as required. 
  • Occasional local travel may be required 

Desired Certifications 
  • Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) 
  • Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) 
  • GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) 
  • AirMagnet Enterprise 

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience. 

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