Senior Security Administrator

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Job Description

Our client has a requirement for Sr. Security Administrator for a contract term of no less than 3 months that will likely be extended to a nine month engagement with consideration for conversion to a permanent staffing opportunity.  The position is located in Westmont, Illinois (a western suburb of Chicago about 30 miles from downtown).

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation as a major systems integrator within the IT industry. This engagement offers an excellent work environment supporting a high-end retailer. This position reports to a senior level IT manager in a Cisco environment. It offers an opportunity for personal learning and the chance to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to leverage your prior experience in Checkpoint and ASA Firewall(s) and VPN infrastructure.

Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will:

• Engineer, implement and manage Checkpoint and ASA Firewall(s) and VPN infrastructure
• Engineer, implement and manage network intrusion detection systems using either ISS Proventia or SNORT
• Engineer, implement and manage security event capture, reporting and correlation systems using current      SIM tools like MARS or Q1 radar
• Support, Monitor and develop Entrust radius and two factor authentication server.
• Perform security reviews and audits to identify network/system security issues.
• Conduct external and internal vulnerability scans (on periodic basis) using Nessus or similar products.
• Develop and support Websense Enterprise Security suite.
• Manage and support Cisco Access Control Server
• Perform periodic security audits
• Evaluate new and emerging products and technologies
• Apply in depth technical expertise to guide and direct others in their area of technical responsibility
• Drive Results through effective communication of ideas and solutions
• Support and mentor other IT associates
• May act in the capacity of supervisor
• Participate in hardware and/or software studies and provide recommendations to management on study results

Key Interfaces

• Client’s IT associates and all levels of  management
• Key business contacts
• Vendors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must have:

• Be a subject Matter Expert in area of Active Directory and Red Hat directory server
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Have MS Office Product Experience
• Have in depth specialized knowledge of concerts, processes and activities
• Have advanced and specialized expertise in multiple technologies developed through training and experience
• Apply advanced analytical interpretation and problem solving
• Possess a comprehensive  understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite and the inherent vulnerabilities
• Possess an encompassing knowledge of server based communication and OS vulnerabilities over multiple platforms (windows/Unix/Linux)

Education/Experience Required

• 2 – 4 year college degree or technical training certification
• 5 - 8 years of professional experience

Keywords:  Checkpoint ASA Firewall, Red Hat, TCP/IP, Active Directory, SIMS, Authentication   

How to Apply

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