Jacob & Sundstrom, Inc. is pleased to announce that our company continues to expand our growing family. We are seeking 5 talented Network Security Analysts to join our teams in Aberdeen and Adelphi (College Park) Maryland on the night shift. These poistions are newly created as of October 27th 2009! Applicants must have an active DOD issued Secret clearance and or the willingness to apply for a DOD Interim Secret clearance. Please note the following schedule below. It is important that candidates have a clear understanding of how this schedule works. This schedule will be reviewed with you in detail prior to interviewing so that all parties have a clear understanding.

The incumbent will be scheduled on a rotating basis, candidates will work a 12.5 hour shift, working every other weekend. The hours are from 7:30pm to 8:00 am.  This schedule will be reviewed with interested candidates in a clear manner.

We offer a competitive salary as well as a generous benefit package including 100% paid medical and dental plan for employees and dependents, generous profit sharing, 401K, paid parking, bonuses, full tuition reimbursement including all certifications and licenses, we pay for all technical books - life insurance, long term disability, and we offer a generous vacation package.

Jacob & Sundstrom, Inc. was voted 2nd place in September of 2009 for mid -size businesses by The Baltimore Business Journal as one of Baltimore's Best Places to Work!

Summary:
This position is responsible for monitoring client networks for suspicious and hostile activity that would jeopardize the integrity of information systems. Additional responsibilities include: supporting and developing network monitoring tools to prevent corruption of Information Systems.

Analysts are responsible for continuous reviewing logs from various security tools and network traffic analyzers.  Analysts must also compile information to prepare and track computer security incident reports based in intrusion, events, and incidents that are detected. In addition analysts must assist in the evaluation and development of computer and network security tools.

 Essential Functions:

Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.

Creation of technically detailed reports based on intrusions and events.

Provides assistance in computer incident investigations.

Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of networking issues.

Collaborate well with members of the IAM team on daily policy issues.

Suggest modifications to access control lists, signatures, and tools to prevent and mitigate intrusions.

Requirements: 

A total of seven years relevant IT experience: four years of relevant IA and/or security experience, and a Bachelor's degree.

Ability to apply and maintain a Secret clearance and or have an active DOD Security Clearance.

Work nights on a rotating basis, working no more than 3 days in a row.

The advanced understanding of current threats and trends present in the Information Security and Technology field.

Advanced knowledge of network technologies and protocols.

Understanding of network hardware devices and experience configuring Access Control Lists or other Firewall or Router configuration experience.

Have used network security analysis tools such as Snort, TCPDUMP, WireShark, and other Host or Network based Intrusion Detection Systems.

Experience with system vulnerability assessment. Linux/UNIX and Windows OS security.

Knowledge of computer programming languages and scripting languages.  Previous scripting and coding experience is desired but not required.An understanding of DOD and Army information assurance policy and regulations.

Ability to obtain the security certifications: Security+, GCIA, GCIH.