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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security System Administrator
Location: Foster City, California, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-06-17
Overall, the position of Information Security Administrator is expected to
partner with the organization to:
1. Administers multiple functions within a security network infrastructure
and/or provide consultative advice to senior IT management to protect from
unauthorized network and computer intrusion. Administers the installation,
maintenance, and upgrade of our Firewalls and peripheral security. Coordinates
remote access to our network including VPN security. Contributes to network
support, troubleshooting operational issues, problem resolution,
hardware/software installation, and support.
2. Regularly monitors network and security intrusion through automated tools
and event logging. Conducts vulnerability assessments, publishes
recommendations for improvement, and effects action plans to protect the
network. Author security policies and procedures. Assists Human Resources
and/or Facilities-Security in investigations or follow-up.
3. Applies principles, theories, and concepts to develop plans and strategies
to resolve major issues. May lead analysis of business practices or design of
technical solutions. May recommend hardware and software and/or research new
related business or technical developments. Projects are strategic and complex
in nature and affect the company.
4. Offers technological innovation and improvements that will add
cross-functional value. Applies thorough knowledge of the business or technical
environment to determine strategic issues. Develops, plans, and organizes,
complex programs and projects. Operates beyond own organization recognizing
business concerns.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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REQUIRED SKILLS –
• PEOPLE: Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written; ability
to coordinate multiple business areas. Interacts with peers and managers on
business and technical issues. Interacts heavily with IT Network and
Infrastructure groups. Will interact and coordinate the activities of
outsourced Firewall providers.
• PROCESS: Several years of increasingly more responsible experience in
network and computer security. Thorough knowledge of company business
practices, goals, and business operations to evaluate, recommend and market
alternative programs or proposals within an organization. Functions as adviser
on projects or programs. Accomplishes results through individual contribution.
May interpret and execute policies that affect individual employees. Conducts
meetings.
• TECHNICAL: Experience in configuring, installation, and support of
Information Security hardware and software. Previous hands-on experience in
setting up firewall rules and access control lists in a high availability fault
tolerant network. Experience in managing VPNs and secure networks. Experience
in managing networks and security with Checkpoint software, Intrusion Detection
Software (IDS) and NT/Unix server Systems Administration including operating
system upgrades to remain current with security patches. Experience in
enterprise security and protection from outside penetration through email and
the Internet.
• PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION: Experience in project planning implementation
efforts involving users from several departments, outside consultants, or
outside vendors. Ability to coordinate activities and communications between
several different groups, negotiate relationships and agreements with vendors.
Ability to convey complex ideas through oral and written communication.
• INDUSTRY: Experience in enterprise wide IT Security Administration in a
fault tolerant network. Ability to select appropriate tools for implementation
of systems including hardware, software, or operating systems to maintain a
reliable and secure environment.
CONTACT
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Please send a fresh resume to don@blu-mesa.com for consideration
Blue Mesa Consutling
Don Desjardins
Senior Recruiter
don@blu-mesa.com
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