Update: I haven't heard from my current company yet, but as it seems, I'm still employed... and earning money on "administrative leave". Funny though, I received an email today from a headhunter, with the following job opportunity: ===================================
From: "Jxxxxxx Mxxxxe"
To: redacted@removed.net
Subject: permanent position with choicepoint
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 13:53:42 -0400
Message-ID: 009001c679da$d5f4cee0$1001a8c0@xxxxxxxx.com
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Return-Path: jxxxxxxe@dxxxxxxxxxe.com It was nice talking to you. They are looking for someone strong in
FIREWALL, CHECKPOINT, CISSP, VPN,DNS Salary between 120 -130k plus 10-15% performance bonus at the end of the year. Required Skills and Experience:
. Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification (CISSP) is required.
. Certified Information Systems Auditor certification (CISA) is desired.
. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification (CCIE) is desired.
. Check Point firewall certified preferred.
. Experience with architecting and designing security infrastructures, understanding of how to design security devices, network and systems compliant with the requirements of a desired security posture or state is required. . Highly knowledgeable of security principles such as defense in depth, grandularity of privilege, etc. and how these are applied in the real world. . Expert understanding of intrinsic security weaknesses within the core infrastructure components such as TCP/IP, Checkpoint firewall, VPN, DNS, file transfer, proxy, and remote administration protocols. . Pragmatic understanding of security problems as a mix of technology and process issues with the ability to pursue solutions at both layers within the organization. Optional Skills Key Job Functions:
In this exciting position you will -
. Design and architect global network and security systems including
firewalls, IDS, proxies, policy compliance tools, routers, switches, VPN hardware / software, and other security devices as specified. . Lead and execute network security projects in a diverse set of areas that include: intrusion detection, end point security, log file correlation, security information management, actively identify where new work efforts are required, and network / security metrics. . Take a leadership role in providing network security advice, such as risk analysis, to business units who engage with the Network Design and Engineering team. . Manage the relationship with various network and security vendors to ensure their products and services add value to client . Define, gather, and report metrics regarding network and security with the ChoicePoint environment. . Act as a gatekeeper for operational requests related to network and security matters. . Provide vision for network and security direction and designs to achieve these agreed upon objectives. . Be a Team Lead to the firewall and network engineers, including developing the team members individually and as a group in order to achieve the next level. . Improve stability, availability, and scalability of the network and security infrastructure. . Develop a customer service orientation for the Network Design and Engineering team. Jxxxxe Mxxxe
Tel: 678-xxx-0xx3 x 5xxx
Fax: 678-xxx-0xx0
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