Junior Cyber Security Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer for an on-site W-2 contract position located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have advanced professional proficiency in Korean and English reading, writing, and speaking.

LOCATION: 100% on-site in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

SUMMARY:
The main function of an IT Project/Program Manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle security incident tickets (majority will be AdHoc).
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Manage backup, security and user help system.
• Operating smaller budget projects.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
• 50% on engineering tactics, 50% on hands on strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• 1+ year professional experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security.

TOP 3 SKILLS : Incident response, Intrusion detection, Cloud Security

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PMI or PMP certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Understanding & technical knowledge of IDPS, VOP solutions, Phishing campaign, Vulnerability scans, etc.
• Proficient with MAC and OS; Windows environment is primary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced with penetration testing and techniques.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
• Understand patch management.
• Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IDPS concepts.