SIEM/Linux Security Engineer Irving, TX Contract Candidate will support and develop IBM qRadar implementation The primary objective includes evolving the solution incorporating additional log sources. Job also includes general support like monitoring, creating/modify alerts, supporting the forensics team in general use and tweaking. Position does not require on-call and rarely requires after hours support. 1+ years experience in information security discipline with focus on network security theory and practice Security related certifications such as CISSP are beneficial but not required Strong working knowledge of Security Event Incident Management technologies 1+ years of direct hands on experience with IBM qRadar or similar product Working knowledge of firewall platforms such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper Working knowledge of Network IDS / NIPS platforms such as Cisco, IBM, McAfee Possess effective verbal and written communications as well as strong organizational skills Must be capable of working well independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment Desired Skills Working knowledge of centralized logging and its security implications Linux Administration Working knowledge in system, UNIX, Windows, and network device administration SIEM: Linux: Multiple Technologies (Mainframe, Network, Mid-range, Commercial, and Security: Networking principles: Red Hat Linux OS: Windows 2003/2008 Server: