Ajilon Consluting seeks a Security Services Specialist for our direct client in downtown Chicago. This is a contract to hire position after 6 months.

PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates who can go perm with the client will be considered for this position. No H1, 1099 or C2C candidates please.

Job Summary:
A Security Services Specialist is a tactically focused, detailed IT security professional empowered to execute on the Company's IT strategies for the Security of its infrastructure and systems, providing oversight for security functions with the Company's outsourced security solutions, and hands-on security and incident management for the Company's internally maintained systems. These individuals have proactive operational responsibility for incident intrusion prevention and detection, investigation of information technology security incidents and reporting on findings. They not only ensure the protection of the Company's systems, but also collect, collate and present the evidence necessary to demonstrate to other functions the compliance with security best practices and regulations. This includes internal and external audit, law enforcement, HR, PCI, S-OS, international Data Privacy agencies, etc. In addition to the preventative efforts detailed previously, all new and changed systems will be analyzed by the security specialist for design and implementation integrity. Further, in order to protect the Company's networks, the security specialist will work to implement network access controls to prevent access by malevolent parties. This will ensure that security exposures are not introduced within the Company's environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ yrs of experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Manage secure communications and connection solutions, including local area networks, wireless networks, company Web sites, intranet, and Internet applications.
2. Manage and ensure the integrity of host computers, multiple databases and secure data transfer.
3. Deploy and maintain firewalls, VPN, 2-Factor Token, cryptography systems, and all host security activities.
4. Manage the implementation and operation of compliance related programs including PCI, S-OX, and Data Privacy.
5. Assist with the diagnosis and resolution of LAN/WAN problems.
6. Provide on-call technical support.
7. Assess need for any system reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required following Change Management procedures.
8. Ensure connectivity of all connected devices.
9. Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security systems.
10. Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
11. Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights to network security systems.
12. Perform network and security audits.
13. Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements, upgrades, and/or purchases for the security infrastructure.
14. Participate in planning, designing, installing and configuring local and wide area networks. Leads in the engineering and provisioning of secure LAN/WAN services to the Company's Franchise operations and its partner sites.
15. Ensure LAN/WAN environment is secure and appropriate recovery and redundancy issues are addressed.
16. Review and study selected vendor LAN/WAN security software and hardware products to determine those that meet the Global Company's needs.
17. Provides technical guidance to Service and Support staff, Application Development staff or less experienced network engineers.

Additional Responsibilities:
1. On-call availability.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
4. Occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings.
5. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
6. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
7. Ability to handle extreme work loads.
8. Ability to analyze complex production control problems and select corrective action.

Management Responsibilities:
1. Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
2. Establish service level agreements with end users.
3. Manage and/or provide guidance to outsourced vendors, junior members of the team, or other third party contractors involved with the management or provisioning of network resources.


Experience: Experience and Background:
1. Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including Windows/2000, Windows/2003, Windows/XP, Windows/Vista, HP/UX, Linux, AIX.
2. Working technical knowledge of networking solutions and associated operating environments including Cisco, ISS Proventia, Checkpoint, HP
3. Application support experience with McAfee, Computer Associates, BMC Marimba, Microsoft Office, and Lotus Domino/Notes.
4. Advanced working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WINS, and Active Directory.
5. Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
6. Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
7. Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
8. Knowledge of applicable PCI, SOX, and data privacy practices and laws.
9. Ability to conduct research into software or hardware issues and products as required.
10. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Personal Characteristics:
1. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
2. Highly self motivated and directed.
3. Keen attention to detail.
4. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
6. Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
7. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
8. Strong customer service orientation.
9. Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships.
10. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.


Organizational Relationships:
1. Position is accountable to Director, Infrastructure Services
2. Advises, consults, and coordinates with:
a. Network Security Engineer
b. Infrastructure Architects
c. Support Services Director
d. Infrastructure Services Director
e. VP, Operations and Infrastructure

Education:
1. College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.
2. Certifications in Cisco, Security, and Networking technologies.
3. CISSP Certification is a plus.
4. ITIL Foundations is a plus.

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