Position Description
Job Duties:
We are currently conducting a search for for experienced Security individual(s) to focus on the security controls and requirements of a complex, technical environment. The ideal candidate consults with senior IT management and business unit executives on the design of complex and/or strategically significant security systems and projects as well as emerging technologies. The candidate should possess a broad-based and in-depth knowledge of complex technologies,tools and methodologies. The candidate should be an expert in understanding how security technology relates to the overall business strategy. The candidate must have a strong security background and can convey industry-best practices and how they can integrate into our environment. Candidate would be responsible for ensuring strong security controls are established and maintained within our environment and in compliance with a variety of security requirements. Candidate would be technical enough to understand concepts/issues from the technical teams and bring security issues/solutions to senior management in an easily understandable manner. Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage numerous requests and projects relating to the security environment. Strong risk assessment skills are required to adequately convey and remediate security risks. Daily activities include the managing of multiple security projects, security teams, working closely with technical teams on security issues and communicating with management and the business unit on security strategy and direction. This position requires someone who is capable of seeing and learning the big picture, both from a business perspective and from a technical perspective. Requirements The ideal candidate should maintain a solid knowledge of networks, including all related components and communication protocols. Have a solid understanding of information security technology systems including; intrusion detection/prevention tools (host, network and security event management), fundamental knowledge of firewalls, solid knowledge of security policy enforcement software and overall knowledge of host security on multiple platforms including, UNIX, Windows and AIX based servers and specifically, technologies such as Nokia Checkpoint, Cisco Pix and Juniper NetScreens. Candidate should also maintain an expert understanding of defense in depth strategies and how security devices are deployed. Ideal candidate will have a technical IT background with an emphasis in information security best practices and controls. Candidate will have managed individuals from a project perspective as well as day-to-day. Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be capable of working effectively with various organizations including: business unit and client team members, application development, network engineers and management.