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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Consultant
Location: London, , GB
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 12/26/2004
Company Information:
International Network Services (INS) provides network consulting services and
business solutions to help companies build, secure, and manage their complex
network infrastructures. Its end-to-end network consulting solutions address
companies’ needs in Next Generation Networking, Security, and Network &
Systems Management, helping companies optimize their business to better face
competitive challenges and meet future demands. INS is one of the world's
largest independent network consulting and security services providers, with
more than half of the Fortune 500 as customers and a track record of thousands
of successful engagements over the past decade. INS is headquartered in Santa
Clara, California and has offices across the United States and Europe.
INS offers a full range of consulting services and business solutions for the
full lifecycle of companies’ networks — including business and
network strategy, project management, network and security planning and design,
implementation, optimization, and operation services. INS’ extensive
technical expertise spans IP data networking, network security, business
consulting, LAN telephony, Microsoft networking, wireless networking, storage
and content networking, performance engineering, and network and operations
management. No other consulting organization has the depth and breadth of
multi-vendor technical and business expertise in complex networking
environments that INS has.
INS combines the best people with the right technology, tools, and processes to
deliver world-class solutions to its customers. INS consultants have developed
the most comprehensive set of proven methodologies and intellectual capital
used in the industry today to quickly deliver high-quality, quantifiable
results that maximize business value. From enterprises in every industry to the
largest public carrier service providers, INS has performed more than 15,000
engagements in planning, designing, implementing, securing, managing, and
optimizing complex networks.
By leveraging that experience, INS provides comprehensive services that align
and integrate business processes, people, and technology. The result is a
highly integrated solution that eliminates the need to hire and manage multiple
vendors.
For further information, please go to http://www.ins.com.
2 The Role
Position: Security Consultant
Location: Munich or Frankfurt
2.1 Key Responsibilities
The Security Consultant must have extensive experience in the areas of security
to provide clients with a balanced understanding of their technical security as
well as the business drivers and processes required to ensure a successful
implementation. In addition, the Security Consultant will demonstrate strong
security architecture skills within the internetworking environment. They also
possess strong leadership and management skills, and utilise a strong hands-on
approach.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Skills:
Communications
• Solid written and oral communication
• Technical writing
• Business writing
• Analytical interviewing
• Effective listening
• Presentation development and delivery
Business Acumen
• Market Analysis
- Knowledge of service provider and / or enterprise markets
- Strong research capability
• Organisation Analysis
- Process analysis skills
- Service description capability
- Strong research capability
- Knowledge and understanding of industry best practice
• Financial Analysis
- Understanding of key financial templates
• Strategy
- Understanding of business drivers
- Alignments of IS strategy with business requirement
- Demonstrable understanding of market and context
• Security Acumen
- Audit and assessment capability
- Risk analysis
- Policy and procedure
- Best practice
Engagement Management
• Understanding of best-practice methodologies
Business Development:
• Opportunity Identification
• Ability to articulate components of INS’ security consulting
offering as well as of INS’ associated services
• Capability of writing and delivering sales presentations and scopes of
work
Specific Technical Skills:
• Broad experience in planning and designing security architectures
• Excellent knowledge of intrusion detection systems
• Excellent knowledge of Cisco security solutions and tools
• Good understanding of security management concepts
• Good understanding of relevant European security regulations
Experience:
• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in Network consultancy,
network design and implementation
• Very strong security background in security management and operations
• Extensive knowledge of security tools, techniques and methodologies
• Microsoft, Network Management and Storage Area Network knowledge are
desirable
Education:
• Business, computer, or related technical degree from an accredited
institution
• CCSP, CISSP, CISA certifications are desirable
Personal Characteristics:
• Self starter
• Team worker
• Ability to inspire/motivate/lead team
• Results-oriented and business-driven
• Ability to focus on priorities
• Fluent German and English language skills
• German or EU citizen or already possessing necessary work permits
CONTACT
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Wiebke Albert
European Recruitment Manager
INS
wiebke.albert@ins.com
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