[SJ-JOB] Jr. Security Analyst, Chicago
[email protected] 8 Sep 2008 20:53:38 -0000
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--------------------------------------------------- SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY --------------------------------------------------- JOB DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------- Position: Jr. Security Analyst Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Type: Permanent F/T Closing Date: 2008-10-09 Information Security Analyst/Engineer PEAK6 Investments, LP The Firm: Established in 1997, PEAK6 Investments, LP is a leading financial institution in Chicago with an established track record of success in proprietary trading. PEAK 6 is also rapidly expanding its commercial focus to include innovative initiatives in the hedge fund, online media, retail options brokerage and institutional trading segments. PEAK6 specializes in inventory and risk management, using state of the art technology and proprietary tools and is heavily committed to building the next generation of automated trading systems and businesses. Recently recognized as one of 'Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For,' PEAK6 offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a great benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, sickness and disability benefits, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, along with a casual work environment and dress code and the occasional yoga class. PEAK6 currently employs 300 professionals and is rapidly growing in scope, complexity and depth of operation. The Opportunity: We are seeking an Information Security Analyst at PEAK6 who will participate in and at times lead projects to identify risks in PEAK6 infrastructure, applications, and processes and make the appropriate recommendations for mitigating identified risks. Core Responsibilities • Identify, evaluate, and deploy new security tools and technologies • Review security logs for anomalies and known security events or targeted attacks • Perform infrastructure and application risk assessments • Work with application and infrastructure teams to identify and mitigate security assessment findings • Participate in forensics investigations • Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing • Escalate and drive resolution of security issues as appropriate • Contribute to the development of security policies and training JOB REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------- Technical knowledge and Experience and Educational Requirements: • BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar or comparable work experience • 0-5 years experience with application security concepts and assessment strategies • Experience with Security technologies and standards, including but not limited to Intrusion Prevention, Log Aggregation and Correlation (SIM), Vulnerability Management, Antivirus, and Encryption • Software design and development experience as well as a solid scripting skills • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members and business management • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent desired CONTACT --------------------------------------------------- Interested applicants can submit their resume to Travis Kessel, Recruiting Manager for PEAK6 Investments at [email protected] for consideration. PEAK6 Investments, LP Travis Kessel Recruiting Manager [email protected] --------------------------------------------------- SECURITYFOCUS JOBS --------------------------------------------------- SecurityFocus now offers an online interface for searching and managing job opportunities and resumes. http://www.securityfocus.com/jobs