Security Administrator

The Security Administrator is responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls on CIM properties, for assessing the security posture of CIM properties, and for maintaining availability of CIM properties from a network and supporting system infrastructure perspective.




PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



Network and system security expert
Responsible for all aspects of network security including administration of firewalls, host and network based IDS, network device hardening, system hardening, administering strong authentication mechanisms
Responsible for proactive monitoring for new vulnerabilities
Responsible for security remediation as directed


Security architecture design
Understanding of defense-in-depth designs and security layers


·        Maintaining security compliance operations and infrastructure

o    Understanding of industry best practices for security architecture frameworks, tools, standards and guidelines

o    Able to assess and validate compliance to acknowledged security standards through routine self-audits

o    Interface with audit organizations internally and externally as needed

o    Able to test and report on news security technologies

o    Interface with vendors for resolving security related problems



SKILLS REQUIREMENTS



Skilled in administration/understanding of:
Firewalls
Host and network based IDS
Network device hardening
System hardening
Strong authentication mechanisms
Managing user databases
Solaris/Unix system administration skills
Extensive network and system troubleshooting skills
Skilled in use and interpretation of vulnerability assessment tools
Skilled and/or familiar with penetration testing tools
Knowledge of information security standards, processes, policies and metrics (encompassing network security, application security and data security)
·        Applicable security certifications (CISSP, SCNA, SCNP, TICSA)







SAMPLE ACTIVITIES (NOT COMPREHENSIVE)

·        Maintain firewall/router network access control and configurations

·        Maintain system and network device security

·        Maintain network and host based IDS

·        Monitor systems and network for security compliance

·        Report security incidents and report security findings as appropriate

·        Report security violations

·        Conduct security testing on a regular basis

·        Liaise with third party security audits and accreditation

Install and configure security hardware and software
Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Respond to security and availability incidents

Category:	Information Technology
Location:	Philadelphia, PA
County:	Philadelphia County
ZIP Code:	19019
Pay Rate:	Negotiable
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	PSCI
Phone:	1302-334-4107
Fax:	email only