IT Security Specialist

Job ID GTS-0621333 Job type Full-time Regular Work country Canada Position type Professional Work city Markham Posted 25-Nov-2013 Travel 10% travel annually Job area IT & Telecommunications (non consulting) Business group Global Technology Services Job category IT Specialist Business unit Int Tech Svcs Job role Security Services Specialist Job role skillset General Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No

Job description

IBM is leading the way in the Information Security space and our Managed Security Services Delivery team is looking to expand and onboard an IT Security Specialist to join our Security Operations Center. Apply your technical know-how to manage and operate IT Security hardware & software while delivering complex security solutions. You'll manage a variety of security technologies and will be required to plan, develop, deliver and support expertly engineered IT services and products that meet IBM's clients' needs. Deliverables include deployment and integration activities, device management, security event analysis, service-level reporting, risk and contingency planning. Support-related responsibilities include sizing, troubleshooting and managing critical situations. Required: At least 2 years experience in a Security Operations Role. At least 2 years experience managing various security technologies such as Firewalls, IDPS, Vulnerability Management Systems (VMS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Content Filtering, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) / Data Leakage Protection (DLP), etc. Industry-recognized security certifications. This can include security methodology (Eg. CISSP, CISA, ITIL, etc.) or vendor specific (product) certifications (Eg. CCSP, JNCIS-FWV, etc.). Language: English (Fluent) Preferred: Sound understanding of networking concepts Experience using Linux-based systems. Basic knowledge and understanding of Databases Language: Bilingual (English & French). Additional information: A successful applicant possesses the ability to provide day to day steady state support in a multi tenant environment performing incident, problem, and change management. Succesful candidates in this role have demonstrated excellent teamwork, strong communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to quickly assimilate technical and non-technical information are required. Candidate must be prepared to work within a 7x24x365 environment in an on-call rotation schedule.

Required Bachelor's Degree At least 2 years experience in At least 2 years experience in a Security Operations Role English: Fluent

Preferred Information Technology At least 3 years experience in At least 2 years experience in a Security Operations Role

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.