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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Consultant
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-12-16
The mission of VeriSign® Global Security Consulting (GSC) is to blend
unmatched security expertise with world-class business and program management
in order to provide comprehensive enterprise security solutions to our clients.
Our experts combine business driven approaches with technology expertise in
order to deliver maximum client satisfaction. VeriSign security consultants
average 10 years of experience. They are professionals who have actually
experienced real-world security and compliance implementations.
http://www.verisign.com/global-consulting/security-consulting/index.html
VeriSign is seeking motivated and knowledgeable Senior Security Consultants for
our Global PCI Practice. We are seeking certified PCI (QSA) Consultants in
Dallas, TX
• This is a Full time (remote/ home office) employment opportunity with
VeriSign, Inc.
• This position requires NA business travel: candidates must be flexible,
willing and able to travel for business purposes when needed at least 50% up to
100%. (Monday - Friday, travel varies and based on client requirements)
POSITION DETAILS
A Senior Consultant possesses mid to advanced Level knowledge and experience in
information security and/or relevant information technology best practices and
standards with a heavy concentration on testing and evaluating technical
controls or regulatory or best practices gap analysis.
Functional Responsibilities and Skills
• Ability to perform project tasks with little or no supervision.
• Contribute a significant piece of a project deliverable.
• Ability to create detailed, professional documentation to be delivered
to client.
• Able to create and recommend remediation for components of security
policies. Provide specific recommendations for a clients business or technical
issues. (Example: Lack of or enforcement of a password policy.)
• Understanding and experience in PCI (Visa CISP, MasterCard SDP,
Discover DISC, Amex DSOP) and preferably one more regulatory area including,
but not limited to:
o ISO 17799/BS 7799
o GLBA
o HIPAA
• Understands the creation, management, and oversight of Information
Security Programs, Business Continuity Planning and Change Control functions
for Information Services
• Familiar with retail information security challenges a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and
Spanish.
Technical Responsibilities and Skills
• Deep technical problem / resolution skills
• 5+ years of information security operations experience
• Mid to advanced level infrastructure or security design capabilities
for environments that include 10 to 20 security devices, processes or
applications.
• Mid to advanced level systems administration (UNIX, Windows, or
mainframe)
• Knowledge with different application architectures and platforms, their
development challenges, their control configurations, and their inherent
security strengths and weaknesses (e.g., ColdFusion, J2EE, .Net)
• Mid to advanced level network administration (thorough protocol
experience)
o Firewalls
o IDS/IPS Systems
o Enterprise level network architecture
• Mid to advanced level security knowledge
o Internet attack anatomy
o Perimeter protection strategies
o Security Policy structure
• Mid to advanced level methods knowledge of one of the following:
o Penetration testing (network, system and application)
o Application development
o Policy Development
• Ability to travel as needed
At VeriSign, we care about our employees and provide a comprehensive, flexible
benefits package that empowers individuals and families to choose options that
best meet their needs. As a result of our rich diversity and competitive
advantage, we have compiled a full range of first-rate options, including
health, welfare and financial plans, as well as risk management plans and more.
VeriSign provides its employees with a variety of additional perks, such as
tuition reimbursement and health club reimbursement. All in all, we offer one
of the most comprehensive, convenient, flexible benefits plans for those who
work in our dynamic environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
• PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification required
• At least one more technical certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA,
CCNA, CCDA, CCSA, GIAC
CONTACT
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For immediate consideration please email resumes to Cynthia Hamilton,
Recruiting Consultant, at Cynhamilton@VeriSign.com
VeriSign, Inc.
Cynthia Hamilton
Recruiting Consultant
cynhamilton@verisign.com
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