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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Application Security Architect
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-03-31
Responsible for the design of the Single Sign-On and Workflow Provisioning
infrastructures including the production, testing and development environments.
Additional responsibilities include: Identifying and analyzing the business
requirements of both internal and external clients. Provide expert knowledge
of the Web SSO, Workflow/Provisioning architecture, and serve as Subject Matter
Expert on those topics. Provide 24x7 on-call support on for these
infrastructures as well.
Technical Services
Identify the hardware and software components the applications will use for
implementation and provide instruction on how to appropriately implement these
components.
Provide support, guidance, and training to the clients during the analysis,
development and testing processes
Provide 24x7 on call support
Integrating new applications into the SSO environment including policy review,
lob consultation and performance testing
Maintain cutting edge knowledge of latest techniques and tools
Review and update methodologies and process for both SSO and Workflow
Provisioning
Take part in firm wide roll outs of I&AM security products
Service Improvement
Interface with LOBs as required to address specific LOB requirements/projects
Provide ongoing input/feedback to help formulate and refine the global
direction for I&AM wider efficiency strategies, e.g. follow-the-sun operations
Ensure resiliency risk requirements are defined; plans regularly tested and
change management disciplines in place to ensure that measures remain
effective.
Evaluate vendors and general security products for suitability
Controls
As required, ensure that EMEA I&AM completes regular control self assessments
(CSA) and adequately addresses CSA and Audit findings pertinent to its area of
responsibility
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Must have:
Management Skills
Business Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Development and Architecture Skills: (5-7 yrs)
Experience developing in a large, corporate environment
Experience with entire SDLC process.
Web Application Development
Platforms: ASP, .NET, J2EE
Familiarity with Web Servers
IIS, iPlanet, Apache
Experience in CA SiteMinder
Familiarity with Web Servers
WebSphere, WebLogic
Client/Server & Network Development
Languages: C++, COM/DCOM, Java, python, Perl
Platforms: Windows, Unix
Database/Directory Architecture, Design & Development
Databases: Oracle, DB2, Novell eDirectory
Network and Administration Skills: (2-3 yrs)
OS Administration & Hardening
Platforms: Windows (2000,2003,NT4), Linux, Unix (Solaris, AIX)
Familiar with Unix & Windows shell scripting
Technical knowledge of network protocols and infrastructure: TCP/IP, ARP/RARP,
Ethernet
Familiar with network infrastructure and hardware (routers, firewalls, etc.)
Specific Functional Skills (A minimum of 5 years experience within a regulated
financial environment):
Good broad-based understanding of Technology and Operations organization,
products and technologies
Detailed understanding of ITRM & GTI Product strategies where pertinent to
Security and Risk Program initiatives.
Solid skills in systems and systems design for Identity Management function
Good understanding to IT Risk Management.
Knowledge of Security Policies, standards and frameworks, and mechanisms for
approval
Knowledge of existing regulatory requirements as they relate to Information
Technology
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain@InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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