Security / Firewall Engineer

Be an Integral part of the High Tech IT department at a Top Worldwide Bank in New Jersey!!! Day to Day Activities and Responsibilities Include:Provides support for all areas of the technical support function including mainframe systems and communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, eCommerce and call center technology as required. Provides technical leadership through special projects and major projectsPrincipal AccountabilityProvide leadership in setting strategic architectural and software plans. Provide technical leadership of a support systems areaManage multiple projects to assure objectives are met on time and within cost. Evaluate performance of project team assigned and report performance upon project completion to managementLead planning, scheduling and use of data processing facilities. Lead the design and development of the systems and network infrastructure to support business applications and answer technical questions pertaining to the operating and network systemsDevelop standards as regarding the operating and network environment, user written macros and utilities. Design appropriate documentation for use by all areas and ensure enforcement of standards by monitoring various systemsEvaluate and recommends new hardware and software in support of network and operating systems. Lead cost evaluation and justification for large-scale systems softwareDesign and implements reporting systems used to support any recommended change, including the development and continued monitoring of a performance measuring systemRepresent business unit at technical user functions and develop proposals for performing data processing functionsMaintain and apply knowledge of leading edge technology to reach business goals and objectivesAssist application development with design configuration, implementation and problem resolution
REQUIREMENTS
Technical Responsibilities for this Security / Firewall Engineer Include:Provide technical leadership, management and direction to ensure that security objectives to meet service level agreements or performance objectivesLead and manage the team in the selection of vendors or tools and provide input to Group Manager to support supplier management effortsPartner with and give feedback to vendors to ensure that SLA’s or performance objectives are metHands on technical responsibilities for implementing Firewall and IDS solutionsImplement and be responsible for the implementation of technology
This Security / Firewall position requires an individual with: A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related fieldMinimum of six years specialized experience in support systems technology, network security, and infrastructure-based workMust have experience Checkpoint firewalls; on the Nokia and Alteon platforms. Checkpoint N.G./certification also highly desirableMust have experience with IDS, preferably with ISS’s Proventia platform
Strong aptitude on security procedures, compliance issuesCorporate level/large infrastructure experience required, with adept skill in the intricacies of how firewalls and intrusion detection devices interact and link into overall infrastructureseCommerce experience a must
Excellent networking skills, with basic hands-on experience with Cisco hardware(i.e. switches, routers, hubs, layer 2/3)Strong awareness and attention to detail, quick response measures, solid project multitasking, and ability to work independentlyRecognition as a technical resource within the work group; knowledge of multiple platforms, and multiple network protocols; and extensive and specialized technical knowledge in Support Systems