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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Incident Handler
Location: Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-04-18
Cisco Systems has an opening in the CSIRT team
Requisition 747206
Location US-Research Triangle Pk, NC
Area of interest Information Technology
Job type Experienced
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The applicant will work on the Computer Security Incident Response Team(CSIRT)
performing advanced analysis of intrusion, policy violation and other
cybercrime events. This position will cover end to end incident handling,
investigation, and root cause analysis. This will also entail working with
groups within and outside of CSPO to help mitigate and remediate issues
uncovered during investigations. The applicant will be expected to drive
architectural and strategy changes within the team, develop and refine
processes for monitoring, audit, and investigations, and to provide leadership
and mentoring to junior members of the team. The successful candidate will be
expected to represent Cisco and the CSIRT team externally with concepts like
best practices and investigative techniques.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The applicant should have advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of
information technology, with an emphasis on information security.
Typically requires BS/CS or equivalent plus 8 years related technical
experience. Security certifications, MS preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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SKILLS
Advanced skills with networking technology and the TCP/IP communication
protocol.
Advanced knowledge of security architecture.
Advanced skills with UNIX/Windows based operating systems.
Significant knowledge of software development practices.
Knowledge of common computer forensics techniques and tools.
Experience with network and host-based intrusion detection technology.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
A proven track record of working well in a team environment.
Advanced skills with networking technology and the TCP/IP communication
protocol.
Advanced knowledge of security architecture.
Advanced skills with UNIX/Windows based operating systems.
Significant knowledge of software development practices.
Knowledge of common computer forensics techniques and tools.
Experience with network and host-based intrusion detection technology.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
A proven track record of working well in a team environment.
Mentors and leads projects (technical side). Expert in security/firewall
practices. Receives minimal direction toward daily goals and objectives. Work
is reviewed and measured based on attainment of overall objectives of
department. Strong understanding of all current technologies and good
understanding of emerging technologies. Strong understanding of business impact
of technology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Develops
complex project plans and timelines. Coordinates and executes plans
independently. Recommends and ensures proper technical alternatives have been
selected and implemented. Expert knowledge of the impact of various solutions
on the business. Typically reports to Mgr, IT with a PM providing day to day
work direction. Goals are set by Mgr IT and PM. Interfaces with all levels of
IT and Business Partners in all areas of the company. High impact to technology
and business teams. Usually participating in or leading complex technical
projects. S
olves complex, cross-functional issues. Excellent analytical skills for
solving technical issues. Ensures commitments and deliverables are met.
Recommends and initiates projects to benefit cross-group objectives. Leverage
and generate applicable technical "best practices" from Global Centers of
Excellence. Participate in technical review of applicable global projects.
Typically requires BS/CS or equivalent plus 4-8 years related technical
experience. MS or MBA strongly preferred.
CONTACT
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Primarys only please, no recruiters or head hunters. Apply through Cisco's
website - don't apply to me - search for 747206
http://tools.cisco.com/careers/applicant/ciscorm/careers/applicant/index.jsp
Gavin Reid
CISCO
Gavin Reid
CISCO CSIRT
gavreid@cisco.com
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