IT Security Manager

Job description / Role

Deploys, manages and maintains all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Cryptography systems, and Anti-virus software.
Ensures of policies, procedures and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices are adhered to.
Monitors and reviews Access controls on Windows Servers, SUN Servers etc.
Monitors and reviews Malware Statistics on daily basis.
Ensures all the workstations and servers are updated with latest security patches.
Administers and maintains High privileged user accounts (ex. Root, system, Administrator etc...), permissions, and access rights.
Manages security for Local Area Networks, the company website, the company intranet, servers and e-mail communications.
Manages and ensures the security of databases and data transferred both internally and externally.
Performs Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities.
Implements, and reports on security system and end user activity audits.
Monitors server logs, Firewall logs, Intrusion Detection/Prevention logs, VPN Logs and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity.
Recommends, schedules (where appropriate), and applies fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the event of a security breach.
Assesses need for any security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required.

Requirements

4 years experience as IT Security Administration
Broad hands-on experience in Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Anti-virus software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices.
In-depth technical knowledge of Security risks, threats, vulnerabilities and security solutions.
Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Network administration, Systems Administration and web protocols
Intuition and keen instincts to pre-empt attacks.
Working experience with firewalls hubs, switches, and routers.
Knowledge of applicable practices and laws relating to data privacy and protection.

About the Company

Networkers is a global recruitment consultancy helping unite job-seekers and hiring companies across the technology industry. Since Networkers was established in 2000, the business has grown considerably and we have consistently proven our ability to connect the right people with the right roles in the right businesses around the world. What makes us unique is our ability to offer a local service on a global scale. From our 14 offices spanning across four continents, we are able to recruit in more than 130 countries.