IT Security Specialist

Tallinn  ‐ Onsite
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IT Security Specialist - Tallinn

This is a genuinely fantastic opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious EU Institutions in Estonia.

These are long term contracts with a very high chance of renewal. The longer you work there, the more valuable you become and this means that you could stay there for years.

You will not only be using the latest technologies but you will also be in a more relaxed working environment where your work-life balance is respected!

In addition, they are not just looking for a standard IT Consultant; they want people who can make a contribution to the team, who can bring new ideas and who can continue to learn and improve.

For this role, you should have at least 6 recent years of experience in IT with a focus on network security.

Your role

* Perform specific security IT tasks related to the provision of the security assurance on the corporate IT and in the same time to support in managing the physical security and safety related systems
* Security configuration and operations standards for security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances, and host-based security systems
* Develop and validate baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, and networking and telecommunications equipment
* Perform internal and external technical control and vulnerability assessments to identify control weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls, and recommend remedial action.
* Perform source code reviews
* Perform network and application penetration testing (Black Box, Grey box and White Box)

Your qualifications

Education: Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master or equivalent) after the secondary school.

Professional experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in IT security

Your professional competencies
* Proof read communication, documents, draft emails, etc. as needed
* Maintain high level of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism
* Ability to create professional documents and emails
* Run reports & handle special projects as assigned
* Implementing security best practice guidelines (ISO 27001, NIST, SANS Top 20 OWASP and etc.)
* Good practice in the secure configuration of Servers, network devices and applications
* Networking protocols and application communications. TCP/IP, Network Security.
* Network analysis tools.
* Securing Unix and Windows operating systems; Linux, Active Directory and Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager administration;
* Securing Middleware and applications.
* Network and Web application penetration testing
* Performing vulnerability assessments
* Performing forensic image collection and analysis
* Managing/deploying the following security technologies: Firewalls; Antivirus, IDS/IPS - Intrusion detection/Prevention Systems, SIEM - Security information and event management; IAM - Identity and access management; APT - Advanced Persistent threat detection; DLP - Data loss prevention; VA - Vulnerability Analysis and mitigation; PKI - Public key infrastructure; Virtual environments; Endpoint security; Mobile security; Communications and data encryption; Remote access methods; Backup and disaster recovery methodologies; Patch management technologies and processes; Wireless protocols and services.
* OWASP and secure software development standards
* Performing security code reviews.
* Security configuration reviews of IT Infrastructure and security devices, OS, Databases etc.
* Expected to possess at least one of the following qualifications:
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional with Information Systems Security Architecture Professional concentration (CISSP-ISSAP)
o Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, CEH, CCNA, CCNP

If this sounds of interest, then please get in touch ASAP so we can talk about the role and your experience.

IT Security Specialist - TallinnWhy an EU Institution?

Paradise for IT contractors
If you are going to freelance, then an EU institution is one of the best places to be. They like people to stay a long time - this is partly because EU Institutions are complex organisations so the longer you are there, the more valuable you become to them. This means the contracts almost always renew for the long term!

Boost your CV
You will be working with the latest technologies on challenging IT projects that address major issues that you read about in the news every day: climate change, migration, safety and security, trade, economy growth, mobile communication, digital Europe, Brexit to name but a few.

Your chance to make a difference and contribute to Europe's future
You will not work to increase a company's profit but to improve the lives of more than five hundred million European citizens. This is a challenge and a privilege, every day.

Diverse and International working environment
You will work with talented colleagues from all EU Member States. The multinational, multilingual working environment is very enriching and stimulating.

Start date
n.a
From
J & C Associates Ltd
Published at
17.05.2019
Project ID:
1772434
Contract type
Freelance
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