#VDartInc #Hiring :: Network & Information Security Lead - Pleasanton, CA -- Permanent/ FTE Position

I am hiring for one of our direct client /Implementing partner. Please find below the Job Description, if interested please revert with the updated copy of your resume in a word format and a good time to discuss.

Position: Network & Information Security Lead

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Permanent Position

1.       Should have minimum 10+ year experience in NW security & Information security domain

2.       Hands on experience in implementation, trouble shooting and upgrade of FWs, IPS, Load Balancers, VA (Vulnerability Assessment) etc.

3.       Excellent communication skills – should be able to interface with CISO/CTO level

4.       Should have relevant Security certifications

Main Responsibilities:

·         Technical expert who can design and deliver network security solutions

·         Manage other IT security deliverables for the client which includes network and information security.

·         Identify, assess and plan the level and nature of expertise and resources required to deliver cost effective maintenance and support to the security

·         Providing support for Incident and Problem management and to provide 3rd level support in response to Major Incidents.

·         Managing relationships with key customer managers

Desired Skills and Experience

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

·         Bachelor’s Degree (Information Systems, Computer Science,).

·         7+ years of relevant experience

·         In-depth understanding of major security technologies,

·         Network security – Firewalls, IPS, IDS, Antivirus, AAA, Web gateway

·         Security Information Management - SIEM

·         Content Management &Proxy solution

·         Vulnerability Assessment process and systems (Qualys Guard)

·         Encryption Standards

·         Firewall Configuration

·         Intrusion Prevention Systems

·         Host Intrusion Detection Systems

·         Proxy Configuration / Reporting

·         Data Loss Prevention System Functionality

·         VPN Administration

·         Digital Certificates / PKI

·         Extensive hands-on technical skills to cover installation, configuration, administration and advanced troubleshooting

·         Experience of working within a Service environment and technical teams of IT experts

·         Experience of working on ITIL ticketing systems (SNOW, Remedy), understand ITIL framework

·         Experience in representation in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings

·         Experience of being able to highlight issues and solutions

·         Experience of managing outsourced or offshore supplier support groups

·         Strong verbal/written communication skills

Technical / professional qualifications:

·         Excellent knowledge and experience designing network security architectures

·         Excellent knowledge of capacity planning for network security solutions

·         Potential to be on call and work weekends

·         Advanced understanding of network routing issues

·         Expert level knowledge at implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting firewalls in environments requiring complex configurations

·         Expert level knowledge at implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex VPN configurations

·         Advanced understanding and knowledge at implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex Load Balancer configurations

·         Advanced knowledge of Intrusion Detection concepts and applications

·         Ability to recognize, mitigate, and troubleshoot DDOS attacks

·         Knowledge of security policies and practices, including SOX

·         Advanced experience in using common network industry accepted tools for troubleshooting and managing various devices

·         Performance Management & fine tuning  

·         Experience in System Fault Tolerance Design, Business continuity and Disaster recovery planning

Business Skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to translate IT technical language  into everyday terms which users can understand, specifically non-technical senior management

·         Ability to interact with customers so as to ensure that the service is flexible, efficient and responsive

·         To work through issues analytically to a successful conclusion

·         Demonstrable results in a business customer facing role, with a track record of delivering services to defined service levels.

·         Experience in the management of multi-discipline teams in distributed locations.

·         Experience of working in an Operational environment alongside other technical and operational teams, ensuring that all parties collaborate effectively to deliver services.

·         Use of ITIL service management framework to deliver best practice capabilities for TNT.

·         Proven ability to deliver improvements that deliver greater value to the customer and business through more efficient delivery and/or lower costs.

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      Abraham | 678-720-3170 | abraham@vdartinc.com | Tweet Me @abraham_vdart