Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Applied Trust - System Network Administrator

System / Network Administrator - 3 opportunities, Boulder, CO
Posted by: "Tracy Laswell Williams" tracy@career-magic.com careerwriters
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 12:17 pm ((PDT))

Applied Trust is an established, stable IT security and infrastructure
consulting firm that was recently named to the Inc. 5,000 list of
fastest growing privately held companies in America and the Boulder
County Business Report's 2007 Mercury 100 List of 100 Fastest Growing
Companies. To ensure our continued success, Applied Trust is seeking
bright, motivated individuals who value our employee canon and
corporate philosophy.
Applied Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified
applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability
or veteran status.

We are currently accepting applications for the following full-time,
W-2 position:

System/ Network Security Administrator
Consult with our clients in IT operations and on IT projects that
focus on system and network security, with phases that include design,
implementation, assessment, and management. Strong analytical
problem-solving skills, knowledge of network security audits,
planning, reporting, and implementation ability are essential. Ideal
candidate should have experience with a breadth of technologies,
including Linux, Unix, Microsoft, TCP/IP, and Cisco.

Key contributions of a System/Network Security Administrator at
Applied Trust include:

* Researching, developing and updating information security standards.
* Providing guidance on authentication, auditing, and risk management.
* Analyzing the functionality and operations of systems to
determine adequate security, controls, and data integrity.
* Mentoring less experienced engineering staff.
* Managing and resolving open IT issues.
* Conducting IT security incident investigation.
* Designing systems/networks.
* Performing technology evaluation and implementation.
* Debugging user-reported problems.
* Monitoring systems and networks.
* Performing security and performance assessments.

A BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant
major is required. Must have experience as a security administrator,
system administrator, or network administrator. Excellent
troubleshooting, planning, time management, project management, and
communications skills are also required.

Applied Trust provides a very generous benefits package that currently
includes the following:

* Three weeks of annual paid vacation to start, plus additional
paid holidays and sick time
* 401(k) program with 50% employer matching vested immediately
* Health (PPO), Dental, and Life/AD&D/LTD insurance with 100% of
employee premiums paid for by Applied Trust
* Competitive salary
* Mentoring, training, and certification programs
* Annual ski pass benefit
* Covered parking
* RTD bus pass (Eco Pass)

Applied Trust offers its employees a casual, eco-friendly office
environment just off the Pearl Street mall, with nearby bus and bike
path access. Many of our clients are within driving distance, so
out-of-state travel is minimal.