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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Incident Handler
Location: Doha, , Qatar
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-08-24
Computer Network Defence Ltd: “SENIOR INCIDENT RESPONSE ANALYST”
• As a member of the Incident Management Team, perform tasks related to:
o proactive measures to counter information security compromise,
including collation, analysis and dissemination of vulnerability and threat
information relating to the region;
o reactive measures post-compromise, including practical response to
system/network attack.
• This position is located in Doha, Qatar.
o Please note; this position is a National post within Qatar and not for
a Western Government.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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• Requirements:
o Oral fluency, comprehension and writing skills in both English and
Arabic for the preparation of vulnerability, threat and incident reports,
together with website information material.
o Degree or Doctorate in a computer science related subject with
subsequent related and relevant experience in the information security field.
Equivalent practical experience and professional qualifications will be
considered in place of academic qualifications.
o Broad technical knowledge of internet protocols, security technologies,
common attacks against systems/networks and operational details of multiple
operating systems. Prior experience in system/network administration and in one
or more programming languages would be an advantage.
o Ability to identify and ensure the timely delivery of critical
information to internal analysis teams, sponsors, customers and other
interested parties.
o Analytical skills to assess incident severity, technical nature and
impact, leading to allocation of resources to handle the incident appropriately.
o Inter-personal skills to work with both local and regional governments,
businesses and vendors to generate and develop reporting and liaison
communication links.
o Temperament to work as part of a multi-skilled, international team,
learning and developing techniques to meet new vulnerabilities and threats.
o Willingness and patience to train and mentor junior staff.
o Work ethic accepting flexible hours, including occasional out of normal
working hours, as operational requirements dictate.
o Ability to generate, develop and improve incident management processes
and procedures.
o Ability to recognise and deal appropriately with confidential and
sensitive information.
o Ability to pass a background investigation
o Willingness to travel locally and internationally
CONTACT
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To Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter outlining
• Your suitability for the role
• Your availability
• Your location
• Your financial requirements
For the attention of Yvette Fenton at SecWizRec (at) SecurityWizardry (dot) com
Computer Network Defence Ltd
Yvette Fenton
Senior Resource Manager
SecWizRec@securitywizardry.com
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