Job Openings Information Security Specialist

About the job Information Security Specialist

Position Summary

Information Security Specialist is responsible for information security operations including firewall administration, security policy implementation, administration of vulnerability management system, endpoint security and penetration testing.

 

Scope of work

·         Administration, configuration, and day to day operation of the following security devices:

o   Palo Alto NextGen firewall

o   Juniper SRX firewall

o   Cisco ASA site to site and remote VPN

o   Bluecoat Reverse proxy

o   Tenable security center

o   Veracode Application scanner

o   Palo Alto traps endpoint security

o   Digital certificates

·         Perform penetration testing.

·         Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls

·         Manage intrusion detection and prevention systems

·         Manage web filtering solution

·         Configuration of security policies and network address translation.

·         Work closely with network and systems teams to troubleshoot the operational issues.

·         Perform daily checklists to make sure the devices are working as expected.

·         Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards.

·         Perform a wide range of technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts.

 



·         Excellent knowledge in the following device/technology:

·         Penetration testing

·         Application scanning and web attacks

·         Next -Generation Firewalls

·         Intrusion Prevention System

·         Reverse proxy

·         Web application firewall

·         Web filtering

·         Endpoint Security

·         VPN

·         Vulnerability Scanning

·         Digital certificates

Non-Technical Skills:

·         Accountability.

·         Ability to work with the team.

·         Customer service skills.

·         Ability to prioritize skills.

·         Organization skills.

·         Good communication skills.

·         Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven, complex, team-based environment with conflicting and competing priorities.

·         Ability to investigate, define and resolve complex problems.

 

Qualifications

·         Degree in computer, network, or Information Security related fields.

·         Two or more of the following certifications preferred:

·         Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

·         Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

·         Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – (CCIE Security)

 

Experience

·         At least 6-8 years of in-depth experience in information security systems and network security domain.




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