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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Consultant
Location: New York, New York, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 04/16/2005
Network & Security Technologies, Inc. (N&ST) is a unique consulting company
that takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to security and network
consulting. Network & Security Technologies offers a modular and sequential set
of consulting offerings that span the full information technology lifecycle.
Our clients entrust us with a broad range of activities and levels of
responsibility because of our holistic viewpoint and ability to place security
and networking in context within their businesses. We deliver our services in a
methodical manner guided by a Program Management Office that ensures consulting
projects are well understood, defined, priced and managed.
We are looking for people with a professional, solutions-based 'team player'
attitude, excellent presentation skills, and a willingness to travel.
Candidates should have a thorough understanding of Internet-based security
systems.
The successful team players will have the ability to work with clients to solve
their mission critical security problems to include the development of security
plans, architecture, and strategies in order to help design and implement total
security solutions within the context of their businesses environment.
N&ST senior security consultants assist clients in the development,
implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide information security
capabilities. They work as part of the team that supports clients’ overall
security efforts. Our consultants ensure that key business processes reflect
appropriate risk management considerations. They lead or work on projects to
assist clients in the development and evaluation of enterprise-wide security
plans, policies, procedures and practices.
Candidates should have significant expertise in one or more security areas, and
should have demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
context. Experience as a technical team leader is a plus.
Required Experience:
• Development and implementation of enterprise-wide information security
audits, security architectures, designs, policies, procedures and processes
• Enterprise-wide risk management
• Information Security presentation and awareness training
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Knowledge of Security Principles and Security Solutions Architecture including
the following:
• Structured system design methodology
• Familiarity with networking principles
• Knowledge of system security (OS hardening) for one or more of UNIX,
Microsoft, and Mainframe environments
• Knowledge of network security (IPSec, Route authentication, network
element protection)
• Hands-on experience with security implementation including Intrusion
Detection Systems (NFR, NetRanger, etc.) and firewalls (PIX, Checkpoint, etc.)
• Experience with application servers (e.g., Websphere, Weblogic) and
application security (SSL, HTTPS, S/MIME, PGP, system hardening)
• Database and transaction security
• Knowledge of penetration testing and application testing tools and forms
of attack (ISS, Nessus, NMAP, CyberCop, SATAN/SAINT, SANCTUM, Kavado) and
network traffic analysis tools (Network General Sniffer, LANalyzer, NetXray)
• Public Key Infrastructures (PKI)
• User authentication (Smart Cards, Biometrics)
• Security Policy and Procedure Development
• Distributed Object Technology (CORBA, DCOM)
This position requires exceptional interpersonal, communication and
presentation skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong writing
and editing skills.
This position involves interaction with a variety of Internet and Fortune 1000
clients developing security solutions as well as pre-sale client support.
Responsibilities:
• Develop security architecture for Fortune 1000 enterprises.
• Establish security plans and implement security solutions.
• Work with customers, third party vendors and strategic partners.
Bachelor's degree required
CONTACT
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N&ST is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates can e-mail N&ST at hr@netsectech.com or view our web site
at http://www.netsectech.com/ for additional information.
Peter Stern
Manager
Network & Security Technologies
pstern@netsectech.com
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