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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Architect
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2005-08-19
Our client has over 100 years of expertise and dedication in bringing power to
people worldwide. From rural electrification to turning the wheels of industry
and facilitating the trading of energy, they bring power to your projects.
Their products and systems serve to transmit and distribute electricity, ensure
the reliability, quality and safety of energy flows, as well as operate
efficient networks through information management.
They are present at all stages of the supply power chain, from the generator to
the large end-user, backed by a comprehensive services portfolio.
In addition, our client is one of the world's leading T&D companies. They have
over 25,000 employees located in more than 30 countries, with a dedicated sales
force serving customers in over 100 countries.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will be responsible for the Security Architecture definition,
adoption and implementation across Systems R&D products and solutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Contribute to definition of security architectural strategy for all
Systems R&D products worldwide, with primary focus upon software development
environments/frameworks.
• Security strategy should be defined within the concept of a secure
Meter to Market solution strategy and a coherent/consistent international User
Interface provided to the end user.
• An initial focus is to lead the continuing security hardening efforts
of our existing System R&D products as well as designing security within the
Services Oriented Architecture of the future.
• Help manage Technology Watch activities to assess industry technology
direction and the implications on security. Derive conclusions on technology
impacts and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Work with Marketing to examine the implications of technology trends
and security related choices upon market position.
• Work with Operations to determine the affect of security related
decisions on the cost of implementation and assess feedback from customer
installations.
• Help formulate and communicate a long term security roadmap that R&D
technical leads can buy into and work towards. Work with R&D technical leads
to define development directions that implement architectural roadmap.
• Support Sales and Operations as required to establish EAI Systems
response to customer long term security inquiries.
• Participate in industry forums to influence Electric Utility Industry
Security Architecture direction.
• Interfaces with customers on some technical, project, and business
issues.
• Provide Sales support for proposals and demonstrations to potential
customers. May be required to identify potential customers/sales
opportunities.
• Plays a key role in training/mentoring internal staff.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Requires Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or equivalent or equivalent work experience.
• Requires ten (7-10) years software design or development experience in
applicable languages and/or databases.
• Certifications in SANS & CISSP highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, Kerberos, GSSAPI, Web
Services, Windows, Linux, .NET, SQL Server technologies,
• Excellent programming skills in writing code in C++, VB and Java.
• Proven ability to apply software design methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures.
• Ability to make formal and informal presentations to technical and
non-technical staff and customers.
• Excellent PC skills required, including use of standard MS Office
applications.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on
the needs of the department or business goals.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business
needs.
Interested parties please contact:
CONTACT
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Interested candidates should contact:
Gil Oakes
Principal Consultant
The Adkins Group, Inc.
512.916.9600
866-916-9600
goakes@theadkinsgroup.com
http://www.theadkinsgroup.com/
The Adkins Group, Inc.
Gil Oakes
Principal Consultant
goakes@theadkinsgroup.com
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