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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Security Architect
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2008-01-11
Systems Security Administrator
The Security Administrator’s role is to ensure the secure operation of the
in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections. This includes
checking server and firewall logs, scrutinizing network traffic, establishing
and updating virus scans, and troubleshooting. This person will also analyze
and resolve security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate
fashion, and conduct user activity audits where required.
Responsibilities:
• Deploy, manage and maintain all security systems and their corresponding
or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems,
cryptography systems, and anti-virus software
• Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies,
procedures and associated plans for system security administration and user
system access based on industry-standard best practices
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access
rights
• Manage connection security for local area networks, the company Web
site, the company intranet, and e-mail communications
• Manage and ensure the security of databases and data transferred both
internally and externally
• Design, perform, and/or oversee penetration testing of all systems in
order to identify system vulnerabilities
• Design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity
audits
• Monitor server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and
network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret activity and make
recommendations for resolution
• Recommend, schedule (where appropriate), and apply fixes, security
patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the
event of a security breach
• Assess need for any security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and
execute them if required
• Keep current with emerging security alerts and issues
• Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and
standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to
obtain protection services and products
• Download and test new security software and/or technologies
• Recommend, schedule, and perform security improvements, upgrades, and/or
purchases
• Perform system backups
• Provide on-call security support to end-users
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team
• Participate in the planning and design of enterprise security
architecture, under the direction of the Director of Information Security,
where appropriate
• Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies,
standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures) under the direction of the
Director of Information Security, where appropriate
Opportunity to help play in intrugral role in the Security Program of a a
leading provider of integrated technology products and services. Will have the
opportunty to be involved in a wide range of technical activities that will
provide the opportunity to rapidly advance a candidates technical and
professional career.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Experience using NIST Special Publications to obtain a (FISMA) Security
Certification and Accreditation is preferred. CISSP,GIAC or CISM preferred.
Broad hands-on knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus
software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and
practices. In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating
systems, including Windows, Citrix and UNIX. Working technical knowledge of
current systems software, protocols, and standards, including IPSEC VPN, SSL
VPN, ISS Proventia, Cisco PIX, MS ISA Sever Version 2004, Symantec and McAfee
Anti-virus, Modus Gateway MS Exchange, MS Office. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP
and network routing, firewalls rulesets, and active directory
administration/protocols, hands-on experience with devices such as hubs,
switches, and routers. Intuition and keen instincts to pre-empt attacks.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
environment.
CONTACT
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To apply for this position, please visit this site and upload your resume:
http://www.cytiva.com/kcg/apply2.asp?kcg?kcg320?arodway
Knowledge Consulting Group
Andrea Rodway
Sr. Recruiter
andrea.rodway@knowledgecg.com
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