Senior Security Evaluator

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

A senior engineer must be well versed in, but not limited to, operating systems, data structures, design / analysis of algorithms, database systems, programming languages, computer systems architectures, and networking and will be responsible to work independently as well as lead teams and mentor junior engineers to conduct security compliance analysis or testing of operational, management, and technical controls for IT products, including COTS and GOTS, networks, and systems. This may include :

• Develop test plans and procedures using applicable security control catalog, including DCID 6 / 3, DoD 8500, or NIST SP 800-53;
• Perform security testing and vulnerability analysis of product or system designs against applicable security criteria using common tools such as Nessus, NMAP, and WireShark;
• Perform other evaluation activities, including but not limited to documentation and source code analysis, where applicable;
• Develop security testing and other evaluation reports to detail the findings noted during testing and other evaluation activities;
• Develop mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities uncovered during security testing;
• facilitate and coordinate development of or updates to security documentation to meet certification and authorization requirements as required;
• Work effectively and efficiently either alone and with other team members to accomplish the tasks summarized above; and,
• Work with the organization managers to help identify and implement changes that could improve the overall effectiveness of the organization.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceEducation Requirement

Pay Range : $73,500-$98,000 / year

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SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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