IT Security

by Ebe on August 2, 2012


Summary:

  • Position is responsible for security incident response, security monitoring and administration, recommending operational enhancements, as well as daily operational activities
  • This department functions as an operational control gate in the maintenance of information systems, enforcement of corporate security policies, regulations and industry standards.

 

Duties:

  • Maintain and monitor security applications such as Checkpoint firewall appliances, Symantec antivirus applications, Websense, IDS/IPS, SIEMENS appliances, Quest systems, and other security applications for workstations
  • Conduct validation of correctly assigned access control for systems and processes including but not limited to: Active Directory, AS400, EPAS, CTS, ProFinancial, CSC, VPN, CAP, Database access, and Manage My Policy, Quest Password Recovery Manager and Quest Reporting tools
  • Update and maintain access control tools including permission and authority matrices, access control reporting databases, log maintenance, etc.
  • Detect, report and contain intrusion and information security violations on applications, databases, networks, systems, and Active Directory including participation with corrective procedures and restoration of services
  • Perform Service Desk response to security incidents and log into reporting systems within the allotted OLA/SLA agreements
  • Review, monitor and analyze security compliance on accounts, applications, databases, networks, systems, and Active Directory; assist with comprehensive log analysis
  • Audit compliance of Information Security policies and report findings/status, as well as support external and internal audit efforts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch validations, and security risk assessments
  • Assist with forensic-related activities such as image acquisitions and network forensics as directed
  • Participate in implementing changes to procedure, policies and systems to enhance system security,
  • Assist in the creation, maintenance and validation of documentation for security processes, incident reporting, security awareness, etc.
  • Support user account management for high-risk applications such as account creation, account deactivation, and modification of account access authority matrices
  • Support security projects and security components in other IT projects and operational tasks, such as metrics reporting compilation
  • Monitor and log the use of Information Security hardware, software, and training/technical books
  • Communicate security policies, processes and procedures to users

 

Required:

  • Ability to interface with department and corporate customers through effective communication skills
  • Working knowledge of information security services involving networks, firewalls, Active Directory, and general information security principles
  • Working knowledge of information security theory and practices
  • Working knowledge of application, systems, network security administration
  • Intermediate level of knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems
  • Working knowledge of Incident Response Technologies
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to stay abreast of, current security related laws, trends, and emerging technologies
  • AA/AS Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field OR 2 years of relevant experience OR a combination of college education, training and related IT experience equivalent to 2 years of college education
  • 3 or more years of IT experience to include (can be simultaneous):
    • 1 or more years experience in information security in one or more of the following domains: access control; computer operations security; security architecture and models; or application and system development security; or other related area
    • 1 or more years of end-user/customer support of IT systems/networks/devices
    • Current certification in one of the following: MCSA, CCNA, MCITP (Server Admin), or CCSA&CCSE or within first year of position start date
    • CompTIA’s Security+, within 90 days of position start date

 

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field
  • 2 or more years experience in information security in one or more of the following domains: Access Control, Computer Operation Security, Network Security, Security Architecture and Models, and or Application and system development security
  • Current certification or working towards certification in:
    • GIAC Security Essentials Certifications (GSEC), ISC2 SSCP, equivalent or higher
    • CCNT, CCNA, CNNA + Security, equivalent or higher
    • MCITP (Server Administrator)/MCSA, equivalent or higher
    • CCSA, equivalent or higher
    • Knowledge and understanding of ITIL and Knowledge of regulatory issues such as SOX, COBIT, PCI, HIPAA
    • Understanding of security standards and frameworks [such as ISO 17799]
  • Prior insurance industry experience

 

Have a great day!

 

Paige O’Hearn

Talent Sourcer

MODIS

10201 Centurion Parkway North, Suite 400

Jacksonville,Florida32256

Direct: (904) 232-4506

Fax:     (904) 360-2323

paige.ohearn@modis.com

www.linkedin.com/in/paigeohearn

 

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