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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Engineer
Location: New York City, New York, US
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 04/29/2005
Our client, a major financial institution located in Midtown Manhattan, NYC is
seeking an IT
Security Engineer.
The IT Security Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of network,
application, web and
database security in our client’s IT Infrastructure and systems. Duties
will include:
Monitoring and assessment of security on the firm's network perimeter and
internal architecture.
Deisgn, Architecture, Engineer, Technology and Vendor evaluation and selection,
and
deployment of security solutions for the various technical platforms.
Build requirements, design, develop, document and implement security strategies
for the firm.
Assist Security Manager in carrying out the Audit, Change Management, and
Compliance/
regulatory aspects of the group's overall responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
* Day-to-day support of existing security tools and monitoring of IDS and
Firewalls.
* Perform Application Security Assessment to reviews of new applications.
* Assist with administrative duties such as user requests for application
access, password
changes, change control process and procedure, etc.
* Meet with firm’s employees to uncover their current and future security
needs.
* Meet with vendors to evaluate their tools to satisfy the firm's current and
future needs.
* Assist in the security design of new applications and IT architecture
changes.
* Closely work with project managers to ensure timely delivery.
Required Skills:
Candidate should have at least 5 years of professional experience and must
possess thorough
network and security knowledge to be able to enhance, and engineer our firms'
current
architectures.
Comprehensive knowledge of network security/firewall technologies, and host and
network
based intrusion detection as well as deployments and establishing best
practices is required.
Hands-on experience is a must.
Windows 98/NT/2K,
Patch analysis and tools,
Security Event correlation and investigation,
Security Policy Creation,
Ethical Hacking,
Quality Assurance / Change Control,
Routers/Switches/Hubs/Bridges,
Excellent organization and communications skills
Experience with LAN/WAN Networking,
Experience with Cisco routers and switches and various VPN products,
Experience with Routing Protocols,
Security / Network / Certifications a plus: CISSP, SANS, GEAC, CCSP, CCIE,
CCDA, CCNA
Strong Analytical Thinking and Excellent Troubleshooting
Knowledge of Security Best Practices,
Ability to manage multiple projects
College degree preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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CONTACT
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Dan Sullivan
Executive Recruiter
jpatrick & Associates
dan@jpatrick.com
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