Sr. IT Security Specialist

PLEASE SEND QUALIFIED RESUMES TO: LAUREN.GUARNERI@MODIS.COM

Summary:
The Senior IT Security Specialist works with IT staff and various lines of business for all IT security-related matters. In large part, the analyst will ensure compliance to security standards and best practices for new applications and infrastructures by reviewing/auditing applications, systems and networks, with a concentration on network security. Other major responsibilities include managing security infrastructure tools, as well as responding to potential security incidents. Candidates must have a strong and demonstrated background in pure IT Security functions outside of network engineering or LAN administration.

Responsibilities:
Evaluate new projects and applications as they relate to security architecture and design; audit existing deployments and analyze gaps against security practices and standards.
Perform operating system, network and application vulnerability assessments to identify security exposures in the environment. Work with divisional security and data center officers to drive remediation efforts of discovered vulnerabilities.
Evaluate, deploy and administer security solutions as needed.
Prepare security audit reports, for audit and compliance (SOX, SAS70)
Provide guidance to CLIENT business units on applying corporate information security policy and procedures to their projects. Maintain security awareness among business units and the globa organization
Develop, review and maintain security policies and standards for the network and systems.
Respond to major security incidents when necessary.

Min. Skills/Abilities:
Strong familiarity with security issues surrounding network computing (malware, DLP, intrusion detection etc); experience in implementation of security systems and controls.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls and Remote Access VPN solutions.
Strong understanding of network security vulnerabilities and remediation.
Formal training or work experience in a variety of security tools (including network/host vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection and security analysis).
Formal training or work experience in architecting / implementating at least 2 of the following technical security areas (Firewall/VPN, Active Directory, UNIX).
Expertise with SQL server, Windows scripting and/or RADIUS a major plus.
Working knowledge of UNIX and Microsoft operating systems and technologies, including an understanding of security and user administration in these environments.
Strong investigation/analytical skills.
Proven technical leadership skills and the ability to self-manage / motivate.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 

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Category:	Trades
Location:	Livingston, NJ
County:	Essex County
ZIP Code:	07039
Pay Rate:	competitive
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Modis Inc
Phone:	732-562-0100
Fax:	732-562-8911