ICT Security Expert

Muscat  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Job description:

  • Defines and aligns security policies in relation to the ICT environment that is inline with industry standards.

Works with upper management to develop policies and procedures that govern:

1) the monitoring and protection of the ICT operations space,

2) emergency response, risk identification,

3) perimeter security, and

4) physical protections controls in the data centers.

  • Define the security direction for the organization, including systems, networks, user services, and vendor development efforts.
  • Develop and interpret security policies and procedures.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for security incident investigations. Conduct appropriate investigations using network and disk forensic tools.
  • Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of physical and logical security.
  • At least 3 years of system, network and/or application security experience with solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols.
  • At least 3 years' experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.
  • Consistent implementation of security solutions at the business unit level
  • Competency of information security governance best-practices
  • Competency of information security risks management practices
  • Experience with application level attacks and counter-measures
  • Working experience of Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems, databases and its security capabilities.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply advanced and emerging technical security principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Exceptional analytical ability, communication and project management skills, documentation and the ability to work effectively with clients, IT management and staff, vendors and consultants.
  • Strong understanding of internetworking protocols, platforms and devices including Firewalls, Servers, Routers and Switches and web application technologies

5+ years' experience in six or more of the following:

  • Network topologies (WAN/LAN, protocols)
  • SIEM (Ex: Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Encryption technologies (ex: SSL/TLS, IPSec, TDE, PKI)
  • TCP/IP stack
  • Authentication/Authorization
  • Web Application Firewall, Firewalls, IPS/IDS
  • DLP, HIPS, File Integrity
  • Enterprise anti-malware solutions
  • Vulnerability management/Penetration testing
  • Database Security/Wireless Security
  • OS hardening and security best practices
  • Must possess current applicable professional/technical certifications, such as CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, GISEC, CISM or CISA.
  • Extensive experience in the administration, design and implementation of security controls including experience in applying methodologies and principles for all levels of security.
  • Experience with technologies, tools and process controls to identify and minimize risk and data exposure.
  • Strong understanding of common computing attack vectors; information, host and network security hardening and requirements; networking protocols; common intrusion techniques; and common risk management concepts.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT and Telecom related field.
  • Professional certification on ITIL, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
  • SANS SEC434 training or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in the field of telecom security.
Start date
ASAP
Duration
12 Months+
(extension possible)
From
Sirius Business Group
Published at
07.08.2015
Project ID:
962171
Contract type
Freelance
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