Security Engineer
Immediate start for a Security Engineer for large client 6 month contract plus extension. Close to public transport in Sydney CBD.
Summary about this job
Security
Company: Davidson Technology
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-7615-5641
Fax: +61-7-9608-9009
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Detail information about job Security Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 6 month contract
- Sydney CBD, close to public transport
- Systems/Network Security
The right candidate will implement, enforce and monitor information security policies and standards for systems in the Network Maintenance Division.
You will work with systems designers and maintainers to ensure advanced security protocols and standards are met during the development and upgrade of hardware and software.
Key Accountabilities include:
• Implement and monitor the application of information security standards and policies to the Network Maintenance Division systems.
• Ensure that security is factored in the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration process of hardware and software. Assist with the implementation of information security controls in accordance with the departments ISMS.
• Proactively assist in the review, development and update of information security policies, architectures, and standards.
• Support the System Security Manager and Network Maintenance Division with security audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Identify software and hardware vulnerabilities and create advisories that will be disseminated to systems owners who have the responsibility to implement patches/hot fixes.
• Actively contribute to the enterprise vision, strategy and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
• Examine network, server, and application logs to determine trends and identify security incidents.
• Analyse and make recommendations to improve network, system, and application architectures in relation to information security.
• Review vendor support agreements for compliance to Information Security standards. Monitor ongoing compliance to the Information Security standards.
• Support conducting of disaster recovery tests, publishing test results, and making changes necessary to address deficiencies.
• Assist in the delivery of security awareness
• Keep abreast of current and future information security technologies
• Maintain accreditation and knowledge of security practises, policy and Australian/International standards.
• Participate in security conferences and Federal Government security initiatives.
• Manage to resolution Security Incidents as identified within the various OT environments
• Assist teams with the establishment and ongoing maintenance of Security Risks and their tracking through established risk practices.
Decision Making:
• The position is fully accountable for the formulation of advice and coordination across all operational objectives.
• Independent decision making requirements of the position include:
• Demonstrated success in managing security control mechanisms in an enterprise environment.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels of the organisation.
Selection Criteria:
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status essential
• Tertiary qualifications (degree) or diploma in Information Technology (IT)
• Professional information security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, Security+) and demonstrated 3 - 5 years of experience in information technology or security
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance and information security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Demonstrated technical expertise in network, server, application, database, wireless and SCADA system security
• Demonstrated knowledge of attack vectors, threat tactics and attacker techniques
• Demonstrated experience working with data logging applications (e.g. Splunk)
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring security control mechanisms in an enterprise environment.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels of the organisation, including demonstrated ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans, or behaviours
To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Amee Karat on 02 8093 0606, quoting ref no. JO-1807-90144. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com