Tuesday, September 30, 2008

GBprotect - Security Operations Center Operator

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4770

DTC--Security Operations Center Operator
Posted by: "Larry Pakieser" lpakieser@gbprotect.com
Date: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:05 am ((PDT))

GBprotect, a full service Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) with Headquarters in Englewood, CO, is seeking a qualified professional for an entry level position for a Secure Operations Center Operator.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of technical expertise and customer service available in the industry today. Our focus is based on years of experience in the enterprise computing industry. Our strong information security and systems integration background is the basis of our knowledge and provides the foundation for our existence.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Use SOC Operational Support Systems (i.e. ArcSight and specific security vendor management/console workstations) to perform real-time status monitoring of internal and customer security equipment (IDS, IPS, HID, Firewalls) and systems to determine operational status and performance.
* Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution on internal and customer security equipment and systems.
* Analyze both raw and processed security event data and identify potential security incidents, threats and vulnerabilities.
* Perform initial incident documentation to be used by the Security Analyst for event investigation.
* Initiate incident notification, case tracking/management and recovery actions.
Position Requirements:
* A Bachelors Degree in Information Security or Networking is required. (Exception: Students currently enrolled in an Information Security degree program and have completed the core IS courses are encouraged to apply.)
* Hands-on experience monitoring and managing IP Networks, Intrusion Detection Sensors (host and network), Intrusion Prevention Systems and Firewalls highly desired.
* Working knowledge of network protocols and operating systems (TCP\IP, LDAP, Radius, IPX, NETBUI, IPSEC, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, SFTP, SMTP, PPTP, PPP, SMB, SNMP, RIP, Windows, UNIX, Linux).
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Above average oral and written communication skills with the ability to write routine customer reports and correspondence.
* The candidate must be trustworthy, reliable, have a strong customer service attitude and be able to work independently as well as in teams.
* Basic computer application skills with Microsoft Office and Visio

Contact: Contact:
Larry Pakieser

Email: lpakieser@gbprotect.com