[SJ-JOB] Security Consultant, Reading

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position:       Security Consultant
Location:       Reading, , United Kingdom
Type:           Contract

Closing Date:   2008-10-24

Cyber Security Analyst (Reading)

Security Clearance:  DV

Rate:  &pound;380 per day (neg)

Key Accountabilities

&#149;	Managing output from network security management system
&#149;	Monitoring activity on corporate networks for compliance against RMADS
&#149;	Identification of external intrusion into corporate networks
&#149;	Damage limitation initiation in the event of unauthorised activity identified
&#149;	Support the development of the Security Intelligence picture
&#149;	Formal reporting of analysis, actions and conclusions

Key Responsibilities

&#149;	Tune the network security management system to optimise balance between actionable data and false positive triggers
&#149;	Monitor and analyse data produced in security management applications
&#149;	Initiate response to positive triggers in accordance with formal procedures
&#149;	Produce reports based on output from network security management systems
&#149;	Build behavioural models and trends of network activity

Behaviours 

&#149;	Support members of the broader team and give consideration to their limitations and abilities
&#149;	Listen to others and give consideration to their views or opinions that would benefit the business and its goals
&#149;	Work effectively with others and maintain a positive attitude to inspire and motivate





JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Essential Experience:

Relevant experience, preferably in a proactive security role in a large commercial company, Government or military environment with exposure to security monitoring, auditing and investigation.

&#149;	IT & Information Security principles and standards
&#149;	An understanding of general security approaches, including security audit, investigation and incident response
&#149;	Technical knowledge relevant to the work of the team
&#149;	Experience of operating systems, networking, firewalls and monitoring tools (such as Arcsight)
&#149;	Demonstrable analysis capability
&#149;	Able to communicate effectively
&#149;	Good presentation skills and the ability to operate under pressure
&#149;	Tenacious and able to defend conclusions
&#149;	Special Requirements DV clearance
&#149;	High level DSE, high level keyboard use

Qualifications   

&#149;	HND/C in relevant subject or equivalent experience
&#149;	Qualification or certification in information security related discipline CISSP/CISM/CISA/MSc would be an advantage

Candidates must be authorised to live and work on the UK

Candidates must hold Security Clearance or be able to attain UK Security Clearance



CONTACT
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Application should be via email, CV and accompanying letter in the first instance.
For the attention of Yvette Fenton to SecWizRec (at) SecurityWizardry (dot) com


Job Reference:  CND0063/0708/CYB

Computer Network Defence Ltd
Yvette Fenton
Senior Resource Manager
[email protected]



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