Responsible for the administration and support of security system software/hardware either at the Enterprise, Mid-Range or Desktop levels
Provides direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of releases, upgrades or changes to security system software and hardware
Ensures stable performance of relevant security related hardware/software for the enterprise through performance monitoring and tuning and performs capacity planning
Plans and implements major software upgrades, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training
Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience
Mastery knowledge in security principles, theories and concepts at a network and/or application layer, and access control technologies such as firewalls, content scanners, usage monitors, encryption, VPN and wireless
Mastery knowledge in primary security products for monitoring performance & tuning, installation & configuration, and implementing customizations
Mastery knowledge in security scanning tools
Working knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, browser technology, programming, and IT general control processes
Mastery skill in day to day issues: problem solving, change management

Senior Security Engineer – IT

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