Thursday, March 20, 2008

Information Security Specialist in Albany, NY

Thursday, March 20, 2008
UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking two Information Security Specialists to join our Albany, NY team. The successful candidates should possess a minimum of four years of background and expertise in Information Technology Security. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Provide information security expertise and project management direction to ensure that goals are achieved.2. Conduct analysis, technical design, and implement methodologies based on best practices to improve the information security program.3. Ensure information security program includes: compliance with standards of the Federal Information Security Act; protection of information and systems using a program for personnel security; policies; security best practices; documented procedures; clearly defined organizational responsibilities; security awareness and training; and hardware/software solutions.4. Work with staff to mentor and transfer knowledge and operational responsibilities. UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is an enterprise integration company focused at delivering IT solutions to both government agencies and commercial entities. We provide architecture, design and deployment in a range of enterprise level services. We hire the best and brightest in all competencies to ensure that our clients are receiving the most professional, technologically savvy and business necessary engineering services.UNIVERSAL Technologies offers a comprehensive compensation package to include competitive salary, health insurance (90% employer paid), dental insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax dependent care, pre-tax transportation programs, paid time off, 401k, and paid holidays. To be considered for the position, candidates must possess the following mandatory skills and experience:1. Minimally four years experience as an Information Security specialist.2. Verifiable knowledge and experience of information security policy, laws, regulations, principles, methods, practices, and technologies as indicated by holding one or more valid information security credentials from a reputable source (i.e. CISSP designation)Candidates with the following desirable experience will be considered first:1. Verifiable experience with planning, developing, implementing and managing information security for an organization of at least 100 individuals, preferably with an entity that is commensurate with Federal Information Security Act (FISMA) standards, and security principles and requirements promulgated by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (see Appendix NIST), Cyber Security and Critical Information Coordination (CSCIC).2. Verifiable experience with the creation of an information security strategy and plan3. Verifiable experience developing documented standards and procedures used to promote information security4. Verifiable experience developing clearly defined organizational responsibilities to protect information and information systems5. Verifiable experience using technical (hardware and software) solutions to secure information6. Verifiable experience training the general staff of an organization in information security awareness and procedures7. Verifiable experience in mentoring the staff of group charged with maintaining information security within an organization, such as an Information Security Office8. Verifiable experience managing Information Security for an organization, such as an Information Security Office9. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, required UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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