Chicago - Senior Application and Network Security Consultants
Date: April 04, 2007 09:45AM
Hey all,
I'm recruiting for a great boutique security consulting firm in the Chicago area. They have an excellent reputation for maintaining high standards of service, delivery and expertise.
They need both Senior Application Security Consultants as well as a really strong Network Security Consultant (description below). They need this person to be in the Chicago area and can offer some relocation assistance and may be able to do an H-1 Visa transfer for the right candidates. Base compensation is in the $100-$120K range + bonus. This is a great job for a dedicated, serious security professional who values teamwork but can also be counted on to work independently.
If you're interested in talking about this opportunity as well as other searches I may be working on please shoot me an email with your resume and contact info.
Jeff AT altaassociates DOT com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcombs
Position: Senior Security Consultant – Network and Endpoint Security
Job Description My client provides independent information risk and security consulting as well as forensic services of unparalleled depth and quality. Our experts deliver specialized services in application security, information risk management, network and endpoint security, vulnerability management, and digital forensics. This consulting expertise is backed by the a widely recognized lab, an independent U.S. testing facility for IT security products
Senior Security Consultants are consulting team leads with extensive experience in their practice area. Network and endpoint security consultants have extensive experience in network architecture and design, network access control implementation and audit, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, operating system and authentication models. Candidates for this position must have strong team leadership skill sets, a strong commitment to our clients, and the motivation to mentor and provide guidance.
Responsibilities
Act as team lead and primary consultant on client engagements
Translate tactical information security objectives to business and regulatory requirements, as well as overall information security program development
Produces high-quality deliverables at the engineering as well as managerial and executive level
Mentor and cross-train consultants
Supports sales staff and engagement manager in engagement scoping and planning
Maintains professional attitude throughout all projects
Work with Practice Area Leaders (PAL) on developing and growing the security practice area and related offerings
Cross-train and mentor consultants
Maintains excellent communication with team and Engagement Managers
Identifies areas where additional training is needed
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an information security position with specific focus on:
Security Audit
Penetration Testing and vulnerability assessment-Network, Host, Applications
Firewall, VPN, IDS and related network security design and implementation
Operating System and device hardening
Incident response
Experience researching, developing, and applying new technologies and methodologies
Strong network and endpoint security experience, including network design, implementation, and management
Strong firewall, IDS, VPN, PKI, AD, and related network and endpoint security controls implementation and management
Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge (including networking architecture, firewall configuration, and DMQ layout)
Exemplary command of the English language, both oral and written’
Excellent self-tasking skills
Additional Qualifications
Practical experience with one or more of the following preferred, but not required:
Regulatory:
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA)
North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)
Industry Standards:
ISACA Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)
International Standards Organization (ISO) 17799
British Standards Organization (BS) 7799
Visa/MasterCard Payment Card Industry (PCI)
Certifications (preferred, but not required)
Cisco and Firewall related certifications
Certified information systems security professionals® (CISSP®)
Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®)
Global Information Assurance Certification® (GIAC®)
Education Requirements A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Travel Required Up to 45% per year
