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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Consultant
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-06-30
As a Security Consultant for VeriSign you will be responsible for performing
Local and Wide Area Network design, implementation, documentation, and support
including all aspects of architecting a network - connectivity/protocol
selection, provider selection, routing, VPNs, and firewall connectivity by
performing the following duties for our clients within the Security Consulting
Group.
Key Responsibilities
• Works closely with the System Engineers and the Senior Network Security
Architect during day to day tasks.
• Work closely with VeriSign Managed Security Services on firewall
implementations.
• Evaluates, installs and tests systems/network hardware and software.
• Integrates LAN/WAN and other information systems.
• Maintains data, software, and hardware security and emergency
procedures.
• Performs analytical, technical and administrative work in the planning,
design, installation and on-going administration of Local and Wide Area
Networks.
• Installs and maintains network and/or existing hardware and software.
• Assists department manager in ongoing assessment and upgrading of
network and telecommunications systems.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends hardware and software for systems
and helps manager plan for the future.
• Serves as troubleshooter on the most complex Local and Wide Area
Network and voice network problems.
• Other duties that are within education and experience or the incumbent
may be assigned for the betterment of the company.
Key Requirements
• Demonstrated ability for performing network management and
documentation using industry standard network management and documentation
tools.
• Minimum of five years technical experience with large scale IP networks.
• Multilayer switching, internal routing, HA protocols (HSRP and others),
OSPF, RIP, and STP.
• External routing protocols (BGP, eiBGP, MPLS).
• Point to Point protocols (PPP) and VoIP.
• Load Balancing (L-4 thru L-7, SSL, Methods, GSLB).
• Strong knowledge of Foundry, Cisco, Nokia, and Juniper equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Foundry OS, JunOS, and IOS.
• Thorough understanding of IP subnetting, VLANs, Load Balancing, and HA
architectures.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and technologies, including but
not limited to: Cisco PIX, NetScreen ISGs, and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Extensive experience utilizing network sniffers (Experience with
Ethereal is a plus).
• Three years experience in a Data Center with *NIX Systems and in a
network operations environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. This
includes the ability to use MS Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced
team environment.
• Proven experience in cross-department communications is required.
VeriSign Business Understanding
• Ability to discuss VeriSign delivery approach on at least two service
offerings
• Able to provide the VeriSign Enterprise Pitch
• Able to identify VeriSign up-sell opportunities and work with sales
team to close
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum seven (7) years direct experience
• At least two technical certification such as CISSP, CCNA, CCDA, CCSA,
GIAC
CONTACT
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Email Resumes to Cynthia Hamilton Cynhamilton@VeriSign.com
VeriSign, Inc.
Cynthia Hamilton
Corporate Recruiting Consultant
cynhamilton@verisign.com
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