[vox-jobs] Information Security Consultant Needed Immediately - SF Bay Area (fwd)

[Ken Herron]

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Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 22:21:39 -0700
From: security_consultant@hushmail.com
To: securityjobs@securityfocus.com
Subject: Information Security Consultant Needed Immediately - SF Bay Area


Information Security Consultant Needed Immediately - SF Bay Area

There is an immediate need for a two-week contract project in May for
an Information Security Consultant contractor. For the right consultant,
 this is very likely to lead to further contract work and/or a permanent
employee position.

This position requires independent hands-on security implementation,
as well as high-level analysis regarding products and the design and
development of security architectures. Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills are a must.  Travel will be required for this
position.

If you match many but not all of the qualifications below, AND HAVE
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING HANDS-ON VULNERABILITY AND PENETRATION
TESTING, you will still be considered.

Description and Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for experienced security engineers who have consulting
experience only.  You must have strong initiative and leadership skills.
 A strong work ethic, responsibility and dedication are necessary.  You
will have the ability to work independently with clients, as well as
in a team environment.  You are experienced with evaluating, designing
and implementing real world security and network security policies in
a corporate environment.  Responsible for evaluating the vulnerabilities
and security of existing network solutions, including routers, switches,
 hubs, servers and related applications, LANs, WANs, e-Commerce, and
VPNs.  Knowledgeable in the design and the implementation of secure
network design.  Must be able to design and implement firewalls and
secure network access solutions.  Knowledge of networking protocols,
firewalls, and intrusion detection.  Experienced in assessing network
vulnerabilities (especially the use of Nessus and ISS), penetration
testing, and securing systems from attack.  May be responsible for
network design and development of infrastructures.

Qualifications:

Senior Security Engineers will have consulting experience and have CISSP
certification and/or SANS GIAC certification in security tracks. A
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent
professional security experience is preferred. We are seeking candidates
with more than five years of professional information security consulting
experience.

Must understand networking, telecommunications, messaging and enterprise
management and have a solid awareness of current technology solutions.
Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix, Solaris, TCP/IP, and application
security for messaging based architecture, firewalls data security.
Have knowledge of enterprise security mechanisms.  Additional
certifications in networking and security technology including any of the
following: Cisco, Checkpoint, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Citrix and Novell are
an advantage.  This position also requires extensive knowledge of various
Unix and Microsoft operating systems.

Please respond with your hourly rate and your availability during the
month of May ASAP via email to security_consultant@hushmail.com.

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Kenneth Herron  Kherron@newsguy.com     916-366-7338