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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Sr. Security Engineer
Location: Dulles, Virginia, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 03/18/2005
Work in a fast paced and highly demanding Internet networking environment.
Must have an operations background and work ethic to provide expert networking
support 24x7x365.
In order to fit within this team, the preferred candidate will have been
considered the authority for networking in their previous employment.
This organization combines classic network architecture, engineering, quality
assurance, implementation and operations position responsibilities.
The underlying technical culture of the group is driven by the continued
questions of why and what if?
Complimentary to their technical knowledge will be their accomplished skills in
communications and customer service.
Some of the day to day responsibilities include:
Perform a variety of complex and technical functions including designing,
testing and installing network software and hardware.
Analyze systems to determine effectiveness and inefficiencies and make written
recommendations for improvements.
Perform troubleshooting of complex network problems utilizing network analyzers
and/or sniffers and other troubleshooting tools.
Test and evaluate various equipments, systems, IOSs and procedures for use
within the network.
Serve as technical member on global infrastructure project teams as required.
Construct and maintain configurations for data networks.
Oversee or assist in creating and maintaining graphical and text-based network
documentation and standards development.
Oversee or assist in configuring and implementing network monitoring and
management systems.
Analyze current network software and propose modifications and new software for
impact standards and procedures.
Evaluate new network software and hardware that will enhance the network
environment.
Analyze production or development problems to determine whether they are caused
by network software malfunctions and make corrections as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have significant networking experience within a large ISP networking
operations environment.
- 10 years hands-on networking experience with a BS (EE, CS) or equivalent -
CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certification is preferred
- Exceptional skills with Cisco, Nortel/Alteon, Foundry, Packteer networking
devices
- Strong Experience with DNS and IP administration
- Expertise in LAN protocols such as HSRP, Spanning Tree Protocol, and VLAN
Trunking
- Strong experience with TCP/IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP
- Hands-on experience with WAN network topologies and hardware (CSU/DSU,
Private Line, Frame Relay, ATM, SONET, MPLS)
- Strong organization skills - Strong customer service skills with exceptional
verbal and written communication skills
- Successful track record completing complex network engineering projects
- Knowledge of caching technology, RADIUS and TACACS useful
- Knowledge of Network Management tolls such as Cisco Works, MRTG, Sniffer
- Must be able to work unsupervised, be a self started, well organized and be
able to multi-task
- Ability to remain calm under high-pressure atmosphere
- Ability to serve as the lead over a small team of network staff
- Must be a quick learner that embraces change
This position will allow the ideal candidate to further develop their
networking skills while they mentor other team members.
Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking is rewarded in this environment and
those seeking the status quo need not apply.
This individual must be available during the evening and weekend hours and
provide 24x7 on-call support as required.
CONTACT
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email resumes to: ksingamaneni@verisign.com
kishore singamaneni
Sr. Recruiter
Verisign
ksingamaneni@verisign.com
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