Security ConsultantLocation: Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Rate: DOE $/hr. Position Type: Contract Interview Process: Phone Followed by SkypeUS Citizen, Green Card and GC EADJob DescriptionPosition Overview Three or more years of experience in an Information Security or Information Technology discipline with demonstrated experience in one or more the following:Experience providing and validating security requirements related to cloud security for private, public and hybridExperience with providing security consulting services for global deploymentsExperience providing and validating security requirements related to information system design and implementationExperience providing and validating security requirements related to a broad range of operating systems and databasesExperience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, vendor and third party risk assessments and recommending risk remediation strategiesExperience in the use of tools and methods to identify security exposures and business risksKnowledge of common information security standards, such as: ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBITKnowledge of OWASP top 10 and remediation's of attacks against web applications. The ability to convey the risks to IT and business stakeholdersFamiliarity with information system attack methods and vulnerabilitiesWorking experience with the design and engineering of web-based multi-tier information systems and architecture designWorking experience with web technologies, application firewalls and programming languagesWorking experience with operating systems and database platformsWorking experience with mobile applications and mobile enterprise application platformsPenetration TestingRelevant Certifications / Qualifications: Any of the following certifications would be highly beneficial:CISSPISO27001 Lead AuditorCCP IA Architect / SIRA / IA AuditorPCI QSACISM/CISACEH